Tonight at 21:12

Saturn ♄

east, 12° above the horizon

Good chance Clear skies · 8% clouds · low on horizon

Cloud forecast from 19:00 city time — refreshed a few times a day

International Space Station

Passes at 00:26 · lasts 2 min · 26° above horizon, north

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Stargazing from Chicago

Chicago, in the United States, enjoys a fairly even balance between summer and winter nights — expect 1.5–2 hours of true astronomical darkness on either side of midnight year-round.

Common questions

What planets are visible tonight from Chicago?

Tonight you can see Saturn from Chicago, all above 10° altitude.

What time does the sun set in Chicago tonight?

Sunset in Chicago tonight is at 19:06. Astronomical twilight (when the sky is fully dark) begins later.

Can I see the ISS from Chicago tonight?

Yes — the ISS will rise above 20° altitude at 00:26 local time, passing toward the north and peaking 26° above the horizon for 2 minutes.

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