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Our Interactive Night Sky Map simulates the sky above Whitby. 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 Whitby, 17 Haz – 18 Haz 2025
Mercury rise and set in Whitby
View just after sunset.
Mercury is close to the Sun and can only be seen shortly after sunset. Try finding a good, unobstructed view of the horizon.
17 Haz Sal ↓22:32
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Venus rise and set in Whitby
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.
18 Haz Çar ↑03:16
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Mars rise and set in Whitby
View after sunset.
Mars can best be seen in the hours just after sunset. Visibility improves as the sunlight fades.
18 Haz Çar ↓00:33
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Jupiter rise and set in Whitby
Fairly close to the Sun. Visible only after sunset.
Jupiter is just 5 degrees from the Sun in the sky, so it is difficult to see.
17 Haz Sal ↓21:19
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Saturn rise and set in Whitby
View before sunrise.
Saturn can best be seen in the hours just before sunrise. Visibility deteriorates as the sky gets brighter.
18 Haz Çar ↑01:39
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Uranus rise and set in Whitby
Fairly close to the Sun. Visible only before sunrise and/or after sunset. Bring binoculars (but don't look at the Sun!).
Uranus is just 28 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.
18 Haz Çar ↑03:51
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Neptune rise and set in Whitby
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.
18 Haz Çar ↑01:36
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Planets Visible in Whitby
Planetrise/Planetset, 18 Haz 2025 Çar | ||||
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Planet | Rise | Set | Meridian | Comment |
Mercury | Sal 06:55 | Sal 22:32 | Sal 14:44 | Average visibility |
Venus | Çar 03:16 | Çar 17:06 | Çar 10:10 | Good visibility |
Mars | Sal 10:49 | Çar 00:33 | Sal 17:41 | Average visibility |
Jupiter | Sal 05:57 | Sal 21:19 | Sal 13:38 | Difficult to see |
Saturn | Çar 01:39 | Çar 13:33 | Çar 07:36 | Average visibility |
Uranus | Çar 03:51 | Çar 18:38 | Çar 11:14 | Very difficult to see |
Neptune | Çar 01:36 | Çar 13:38 | Çar 07:37 | Very difficult to see |