May 23: Three Solar System Bodies in Alignment
Venus, the Moon, and Saturn will line up in the sky before sunrise.
Our Interactive Night Sky Map simulates the sky above Balsas. The Moon and planets have been enlarged slightly for clarity. On mobile devices, tap to steer the map by pointing your device at the sky. Need some help?

Currently showing previous night. For planet visibility in the coming night, please check again after 12 noon.
Tonight's Sky in Balsas, 18 May – 19 May 2025
Mercury rise and set in Balsas
Fairly close to the Sun. Visible only before sunrise and/or after sunset.
Mercury is just 13 degrees from the Sun in the sky, so it is difficult to see.
19 May Pzt ↑05:17
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Venus rise and set in Balsas
View before sunrise.
Venus can best be seen in the hours just before sunrise. Visibility deteriorates as the sky gets brighter. Venus is visible by day, but may be hard to find.
19 May Pzt ↑03:07
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Mars rise and set in Balsas
View after sunset.
Mars can best be seen in the hours just after sunset. Visibility improves as the sunlight fades.
18 May Paz ↓23:17
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Jupiter rise and set in Balsas
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.
18 May Paz ↓19:45
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Saturn rise and set in Balsas
View before sunrise.
Saturn can best be seen in the hours just before sunrise. Visibility deteriorates as the sky gets brighter.
19 May Pzt ↑02:13
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Neptune rise and set in Balsas
View before sunrise. Use binoculars.
Neptune can best be seen in the hours just before sunrise. Visibility deteriorates as the sky gets brighter. Very faint, use binoculars.
19 May Pzt ↑02:20
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Planets Visible in Balsas
Planetrise/Planetset, 19 May 2025 Pzt | ||||
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Planet | Rise | Set | Meridian | Comment |
Mercury | Pzt 05:17 | Pzt 17:07 | Pzt 11:12 | Slightly difficult to see |
Venus | Pzt 03:07 | Pzt 15:07 | Pzt 09:07 | Great visibility |
Mars | Paz 11:33 | Paz 23:17 | Paz 17:25 | Average visibility |
Jupiter | Paz 08:07 | Paz 19:45 | Paz 13:56 | Average visibility |
Saturn | Pzt 02:13 | Pzt 14:18 | Pzt 08:16 | Average visibility |
Uranus | Pzt 06:03 | Pzt 17:45 | Pzt 11:54 | Very close to Sun, not visible |
Neptune | Pzt 02:20 | Pzt 14:24 | Pzt 08:22 | Very difficult to see |