Stargazing from San Francisco

San Francisco, 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 San Francisco?

Tonight you can see Jupiter from San Francisco, all above 10° altitude.

What time does the sun set in San Francisco tonight?

Sunset in San Francisco tonight is at 20:22. Astronomical twilight (when the sky is fully dark) begins later.

Can I see the ISS from San Francisco tonight?

Not tonight — there are no ISS passes above 20° altitude in your viewing window. Passes happen roughly every 90 minutes when the orbit lines up, so check again tomorrow.

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