10 hours, 18 minutes
Sun, Apr 21 at 8:21 pm – Mon, Apr 22 at 6:39 am
Visible night of Apr 21 – Apr 22, 2024
| Mercury: | From Mon 6:04 am |
|---|---|
| Venus: | From Mon 6:20 am |
| Mars: | From Mon 5:17 am |
| Jupiter: | Until Sun 9:59 pm |
| Saturn: | From Mon 5:02 am |
| Uranus: | Until Sun 9:59 pm |
| Neptune: | From Mon 5:28 am |
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.
Our Interactive Night Sky Map simulates the sky above Detroit. 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 Detroit, Apr 21 – Apr 22, 2024 (7 planets visible)
Mercury rise and set in Detroit
Fairly close to the Sun. Visible only before sunrise and/or after sunset.
Mercury is just 15 degrees from the Sun in the sky, so it is difficult to see.
Mon, Apr 22 ↑6:04 am
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Venus rise and set in Detroit
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.
Mon, Apr 22 ↑6:20 am
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Mars rise and set in Detroit
View before sunrise.
Mars can best be seen in the hours just before sunrise. Visibility deteriorates as the sky gets brighter.
Mon, Apr 22 ↑5:17 am
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Jupiter rise and set in Detroit
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.
Sun, Apr 21 ↓9:59 pm
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Saturn rise and set in Detroit
View before sunrise.
Saturn can best be seen in the hours just before sunrise. Visibility deteriorates as the sky gets brighter.
Mon, Apr 22 ↑5:02 am
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Uranus rise and set in Detroit
Fairly close to the Sun. Visible only after sunset.
Uranus is just 20 degrees from the Sun in the sky, so it is difficult to see.
Sun, Apr 21 ↓9:59 pm
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Neptune rise and set in Detroit
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.
Mon, Apr 22 ↑5:28 am
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Planets Visible in Detroit
| Planetrise/Planetset, Mon, Apr 22, 2024 | ||||
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| Planet | Rise | Set | Meridian | Comment |
| Mercury | Mon 6:04 am | Mon 6:51 pm | Mon 12:28 pm | Extremely difficult to see |
| Venus | Mon 6:20 am | Mon 7:19 pm | Mon 12:49 pm | Slightly difficult to see |
| Mars | Mon 5:17 am | Mon 4:56 pm | Mon 11:06 am | Average visibility |
| Jupiter | Sun 7:40 am | Sun 9:59 pm | Sun 2:49 pm | Average visibility |
| Saturn | Mon 5:02 am | Mon 4:14 pm | Mon 10:38 am | Average visibility |
| Uranus | Sun 7:37 am | Sun 9:59 pm | Sun 2:48 pm | Extremely difficult to see |
| Neptune | Mon 5:28 am | Mon 5:20 pm | Mon 11:24 am | Extremely difficult to see |
