| Night Time: | 9 hours, 12 minutes |
|---|---|
| Sunset: | 16 Haz, 20:38 |
| End of Twilight*: | 16 Haz, 21:49 |
| Start of Twilight*: | 17 Haz, 04:39 |
| Sunrise: | 17 Haz, 05:50 |
Earth Will Spin Unusually Quickly in July and August
Since 2020, Earth has notched up unprecedentedly short days midway through the year. It will happen again in 2025 around July 9, July 22, and August 5.
Our Interactive Night Sky Map simulates the sky above Charlottesville. 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?
Tonight's Sky in Charlottesville, 16 Haz – 17 Haz 2025
Mercury rise and set in Charlottesville
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.
16 Haz Pzt ↓22:07
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Venus rise and set in Charlottesville
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.
17 Haz Sal ↑03:25
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Mars rise and set in Charlottesville
View after sunset.
Mars can best be seen in the hours just after sunset. Visibility improves as the sunlight fades.
17 Haz Sal ↓00:24
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Jupiter rise and set in Charlottesville
Fairly close to the Sun. Visible only after sunset.
Jupiter is just 6 degrees from the Sun in the sky, so it is difficult to see.
16 Haz Pzt ↓21:00
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Saturn rise and set in Charlottesville
View before sunrise.
Saturn can best be seen in the hours just before sunrise. Visibility deteriorates as the sky gets brighter.
17 Haz Sal ↑01:41
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Uranus rise and set in Charlottesville
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 27 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.
17 Haz Sal ↑04:09
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Neptune rise and set in Charlottesville
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.
17 Haz Sal ↑01:39
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Planets Visible in Charlottesville
| Planetrise/Planetset, 16 Haz 2025 Pzt | ||||
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| Planet | Rise | Set | Meridian | Comment |
| Mercury | Pzt 07:10 | Pzt 22:07 | Pzt 14:39 | Average visibility |
| Venus | Sal 03:25 | Sal 16:52 | Sal 10:08 | Good visibility |
| Mars | Pzt 10:58 | Sal 00:24 | Pzt 17:41 | Average visibility |
| Jupiter | Pzt 06:18 | Pzt 21:00 | Pzt 13:39 | Difficult to see |
| Saturn | Sal 01:41 | Sal 13:35 | Sal 07:38 | Average visibility |
| Uranus | Sal 04:09 | Sal 18:24 | Sal 11:16 | Very difficult to see |
| Neptune | Sal 01:39 | Sal 13:40 | Sal 07:39 | Very difficult to see |
