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Tonight at 19:28

Moon

waxing gibbous · 92% lit · east

Easy to spot Clear skies · 0% clouds

Cloud forecast from 18:00 city time — refreshed a few times a day

  • International Space Station
    Passes at 23:34 · lasts 2 min · 26° above horizon, northeast

The Moon this week

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  3. 🌕 28
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  5. 🌕 30
  6. 🌖 31
  7. 🌖 1

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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 06:25. Astronomical twilight (when the sky is fully dark) begins later.

Can I see the ISS from Johannesburg tonight?

Yes — the ISS will rise above 20° altitude at 23:34 local time, passing toward the northeast and peaking 26° above the horizon for 2 minutes.

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