Milky Way visibility
Is the Milky Way visible tonight from my location?
Check tonight's Milky Way visibility score, best viewing time, Galactic Core direction, Moon impact and darkness from your location.
Articles
Astronomy guides for using the live sky map.
Practical Celesiq guides for skywatchers, beginners and anyone searching for clear answers about visible objects, satellites, eclipses and sky events.
Latest guides
Moon companion finder
What is next to the Moon tonight?
Identify the bright star or planet near the Moon from your location with a local sky visualization that shows the object on the correct side of the Moon.
Venus visibility
Why is Venus so bright tonight?
Check whether Venus is the bright object from your location and learn why the planet can outshine every star in the twilight sky.
Moonrise
What time does the Moon rise tonight?
Check moonrise, moonset, Moon phase and whether the Moon is currently above your horizon with a location-based quick check.
Moon phase
Moon phase tonight: current Moon phase and illumination
Check tonight's Moon phase, illumination percentage and waxing or waning direction with a clear visual guide.
Visible planets
What planets are visible tonight from my location?
Check whether Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter or Saturn may be visible tonight and learn how to recognize bright planets in the sky.
ISS visibility
ISS visible from my location: when can I see the International Space Station?
Check the next likely visible ISS pass from your location and learn why the station is easiest to spot near sunrise or sunset.
More guides are coming
This page is built to grow. Future articles about eclipses, meteor showers, satellite passes, planet-specific visibility and rare sky events can be added here without crowding the main menu.