Tonight at 19:46
Venus ♀
west, 17° above the horizon
Good chance Clear skies · 0% clouds · low on horizon
Cloud forecast from 18:00 city time — refreshed a few times a day
Which evening this week?
- ✨ Fri
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- ☁️ Mon
- ✨ Tue
- ✨ Wed
- ☁️ Thu
Tonight is the clearest evening of the week — enjoy it
Stargazing from Johannesburg
Johannesburg, in South Africa, 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 Johannesburg?
Tonight you can see Venus from Johannesburg, all above 10° altitude.
What time does the sun set in Johannesburg tonight?
Sunset in Johannesburg tonight is at 05:45. Astronomical twilight (when the sky is fully dark) begins later.
Can I see the ISS from Johannesburg 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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