Sun
- Sunset
- 8:32 PM
- Dark from
- 9:04 PM
- Dark until
- 5:22 AM
- Sunrise
- 5:55 AM
Tonight’s sky›New Zealand›Christchurch
Tonight’s sky over Christchurch
Saturday, November 14, 2026. Which planets are up, where to look and when, the Moon, and the brightest stars - for the naked eye, no telescope needed.
Moon
Waxing crescent
23% lit. Sets 1:05 AM.
A good night for faint stars.
Space station
No visible pass tonight
The station is not in the right place at the right time over Christchurch tonight.
Next passes over ChristchurchPlanets you can see tonight
A planet shines with a steady light; stars twinkle. Times are local to Christchurch and tell you when each planet is at least 10° above the horizon in a dark sky.
Jupiter
Look northeast, 23° up, at 5:14 AM
- Visible
- From 3:44 AM until dawn
- Moves
- ENE → NE
- Brightness
- Brighter than any star (magnitude -2.1)
Saturn
Look north, 46° up, at 10:34 PM
- Visible
- From nightfall until 3:24 AM
- Moves
- NNE → WNW
- Brightness
- A bright star to the eye (magnitude 0.5)
Mars
Look northeast, 22° up, at 5:14 AM
- Visible
- From 3:54 AM until dawn
- Moves
- ENE → NE
- Brightness
- A bright star to the eye (magnitude 0.7)
Not visible tonight: Mercury, Venus - too close to the Sun in the sky, or below the horizon while it is dark.
Brightest stars at 12:06 AM
The first stars to appear as the sky darkens, and where each one stands.
| Star | Direction | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Sirius | east | 27° up |
| Canopus | southeast | 48° up |
| Rigel | east-northeast | 37° up |
| Achernar | south-southwest | 75° up |
| Betelgeuse | east-northeast | 18° up |
| Acrux | south-southeast | 19° up |
Constellations high in the sky at that hour: Phoenix, Fornax, Horologium, Eridanus, Reticulum, Sculptor, Hydrus, Caelum.
Computed Sunday, November 15, 2026.
With the app
Not sure which dot is Saturn? Point your iPhone at it.
A list tells you what is up. The app shows you where, over the real sky.
- Aim at anything bright and the app names it.
- Pick a planet, star or constellation and follow the arrow to it.
- The phone taps your hand when you are on target.
Quick answers
Which planets can you see tonight from Christchurch?
On the night of Saturday, November 14, 2026: Jupiter (look northeast at 5:14 AM), Saturn (look north at 10:34 PM) and Mars (look northeast at 5:14 AM). Not visible that night: Mercury, Venus.
What phase is the Moon tonight in Christchurch?
Waxing crescent, 23% lit, on the night of Saturday, November 14, 2026. It is up for at least part of the time the sky is dark.
What time does it get dark tonight in Christchurch?
On Saturday, November 14, 2026 the Sun sets at 8:32 PM, and the sky is dark enough for the planets and bright stars from 9:04 PM until 5:22 AM.