Tonight at 21:22

Saturn ♄

east, 11° above the horizon

Good chance Clear skies · 9% clouds · low on horizon

Cloud forecast from 17:00 city time — refreshed a few times a day

International Space Station

Passes at 01:34 · lasts 3 min · 29° above horizon, northeast

Which evening this week?

✨ Fri
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☁️ Sun
✨ Mon
✨ Tue
✨ Wed
✨ Thu

Clearest evening ahead: Sat — a good night to come back

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 Saturn from San Francisco, all above 10° altitude.

What time does the sun set in San Francisco tonight?

Sunset in San Francisco tonight is at 19:23. Astronomical twilight (when the sky is fully dark) begins later.

Can I see the ISS from San Francisco tonight?

Yes — the ISS will rise above 20° altitude at 01:34 local time, passing toward the northeast and peaking 29° above the horizon for 3 minutes.

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