Tonight at 20:36
Moon
waxing gibbous · 96% lit · southeast
Probably not tonight Mostly cloudy · 76% · thin high clouds — bright things shine through
Cloud forecast from 16:00 city time — refreshed a few times a day
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International Space StationPasses at 20:46 · lasts 4 min · 89° above horizon, southwest
The Moon this week
- 🌔 27
- 🌕 28
- 🌕 29
- 🌕 30
- 🌕 31
- 🌖 1
- 🌖 2
Which evening this week?
- ☁️ Mon
- ☁️ Tue
- ☁️ Wed
- ☁️ Thu
- ☁️ Fri
- ☁️ Sat
- ☁️ Sun
Clearest evening ahead: Tue — a good night to come back
Stargazing from Taipei
Taipei, in Taiwan, is in the subtropics, so nights are roughly consistent in length year-round and astronomical darkness arrives quickly after sunset.
Common questions
What planets are visible tonight from Taipei?
None of the bright naked-eye planets (Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn) rise above 10° tonight from Taipei. That's normal — planet visibility cycles roughly every 1–2 months per planet.
What time does the sun set in Taipei tonight?
Sunset in Taipei tonight is at 18:41. Astronomical twilight (when the sky is fully dark) begins later.
Can I see the ISS from Taipei tonight?
Yes — the ISS will rise above 20° altitude at 20:46 local time, passing toward the southwest and peaking 89° above the horizon for 4 minutes.
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