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Night Time
10 hours, 23 minutes
Sat, 20 Apr, 19:52 – Sun, 21 Apr, 06:16
Visible night of 20 Apr – 21 Apr 2024
| Mercury: | From Sun 05:42 |
|---|---|
| Venus: | From Sun 05:55 |
| Mars: | From Sun 04:53 |
| Jupiter: | Until Sat 21:34 |
| Saturn: | From Sun 04:39 |
| Uranus: | Until Sat 21:35 |
| Neptune: | From Sun 05:06 |
April 21–22: Peak of Lyrid Meteor Shower
This year, the Lyrids peak around the time of a bright Full Moon—never ideal for seeing shooting stars. Check viewing conditions for your city.
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Tonight's Sky in City of Iowa City, 20 Apr – 21 Apr 2024 (7 planets visible)
Mercury rise and set in City of Iowa City
Fairly close to the Sun. Visible only before sunrise and/or after sunset.
Mercury is just 14 degrees from the Sun in the sky, so it is difficult to see.
Sun, 21 Apr ↑05:42
20 Apr 2024
21 Apr 2024
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Venus rise and set in City of Iowa City
Fairly close to the Sun. Visible only before sunrise and/or after sunset.
Venus is just 12 degrees from the Sun in the sky, so it is difficult to see. Venus is visible by day, but may be hard to find.
Sun, 21 Apr ↑05:55
20 Apr 2024
21 Apr 2024
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Mars rise and set in City of Iowa City
View before sunrise.
Mars can best be seen in the hours just before sunrise. Visibility deteriorates as the sky gets brighter.
Sun, 21 Apr ↑04:53
20 Apr 2024
21 Apr 2024
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Jupiter rise and set in City of Iowa City
View just after sunset.
Jupiter is close to the Sun and can only be seen shortly after sunset. Try finding a good, unobstructed view of the horizon.
Sat, 20 Apr ↓21:34
20 Apr 2024
21 Apr 2024
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Saturn rise and set in City of Iowa City
View before sunrise.
Saturn can best be seen in the hours just before sunrise. Visibility deteriorates as the sky gets brighter.
Sun, 21 Apr ↑04:39
20 Apr 2024
21 Apr 2024
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Uranus rise and set in City of Iowa City
Fairly close to the Sun. Visible only after sunset. Bring binoculars (but don't look at the Sun!).
Uranus is just 21 degrees from the Sun in the sky, so it is difficult to see. You may need binoculars, but only use them when sun is down.
Sat, 20 Apr ↓21:35
20 Apr 2024
21 Apr 2024
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Neptune rise and set in City of Iowa City
Fairly close to the Sun. Visible only before sunrise and/or after sunset. Bring binoculars (but don't look at the Sun!).
Neptune is just 33 degrees from the Sun in the sky, so it is difficult to see. You may need binoculars, but only use them when sun is down.
Sun, 21 Apr ↑05:06
20 Apr 2024
21 Apr 2024
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Planets Visible in City of Iowa City
| Planetrise/Planetset, Sun, 21 Apr 2024 | ||||
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| Planet | Rise | Set | Meridian | Comment |
| Mercury | Sun 05:42 | Sun 18:30 | Sun 12:06 | Extremely difficult to see |
| Venus | Sun 05:55 | Sun 18:50 | Sun 12:22 | Slightly difficult to see |
| Mars | Sun 04:53 | Sun 16:30 | Sun 10:41 | Average visibility |
| Jupiter | Sat 07:19 | Sat 21:34 | Sat 14:26 | Average visibility |
| Saturn | Sun 04:39 | Sun 15:52 | Sun 10:15 | Average visibility |
| Uranus | Sat 07:17 | Sat 21:35 | Sat 14:26 | Extremely difficult to see |
| Neptune | Sun 05:06 | Sun 16:58 | Sun 11:02 | Extremely difficult to see |
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