Where can I find a detailed view of a planet?

See the indispensable Observer’s Handbook, from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Visit Stellarium-Web.org for precise views from your location. Almanac: Bright visible planets (rise and set times for your location). Visit TheSkyLive for precise views from your location.

What can you see on a night sky map?

The map includes the Moon, stars brighter than magnitude 5, the five bright planets (Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn), and deep-sky objects that can be seen without the use of optical aid. How Do I Use the Interactive Sky Chart to Explore the Night Sky? Learn sky chart basics in our short tutorial:

How do I explore the celestial landscape?

Interactively explore the celestial landscape by panning horizontally to see how the arrangement of planets changes throughout the night. Discover the planets that are currently visible in the night sky.

When is the best time to see Venus & Mars?

Venus can best be seen in the hours just after sunset. Visibility improves as the sunlight fades. Venus is visible by day, but may be hard to find. Mars can best be seen in the hours just before sunrise. Visibility deteriorates as the sky gets brighter. Jupiter can be seen for more than 9 hours during the late night/early morning and until sunrise.

Can you see Saturn & Uranus at night?

Saturn is visible during most of the night, but it is best viewed in the late evening hours after sunset. Uranus can be seen for more than 10 hours during the late night/early morning and until sunrise. You may need binoculars. Neptune is roughly in the opposite direction of the Sun, so it is visible during most of the night.

When is the best time to see Mars & Jupiter?

Mars can best be seen in the hours just before sunrise. Visibility deteriorates as the sky gets brighter. Jupiter can be seen for more than 9 hours during the late night/early morning and until sunrise. Saturn is visible during most of the night, but it is best viewed in the late evening hours after sunset.