Venus

What to look for

Venus is often the brightest planet in the sky. A small telescope can reveal its phases. Never aim optical equipment near the Sun.

A possible observing time in Barcelona is around 07:00 on 14 Nov. This estimate uses position and twilight; check the local forecast in your sky plan.

At the preview time

Height above the horizon

-57.5°

Direction

north · 341°

Apparent magnitude

-4.7

Illuminated fraction

12%

Distance from Earth

48,630,135 km

Constellation region

Virgo

These are calculated values for the selected instant. A position above the horizon does not guarantee visibility. The illustration is schematic and objects are not shown to scale.

Explore another night

Visibility changes with place, season and time. Move through the night to see the object rise, cross the sky and set, while weather remains a separate estimate.