Planet positions today
Where the seven planets are today, how far from Earth, how bright each one looks and how far each sits from the Sun, which tells you whether you can see it at night or it is lost in the glare.
Positions computed for 2026-06-12 14:10:35 UTC. Click any planet for the full page.
| Planet | Distance | Brightness (magnitude) | Illumination | Separation from Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☿ Mercury | 0.880 AU | 0.33 | 44.5% | 24.2° |
| ♀ Venus | 1.178 AU | -4.01 | 75.8% | 37.4° |
| ♂ Mars | 2.157 AU | 1.28 | 96.0% | 33.3° |
| ♃ Jupiter | 6.073 AU | -1.84 | 99.7% | 34.7° |
| ♄ Saturn | 9.793 AU | 0.96 | 99.8% | 68.5° |
| ♅ Uranus | 20.419 AU | 5.81 | 100.0% | 18.9° |
| ♆ Neptune | 30.086 AU | 7.90 | 100.0% | 77.4° |
Mercury
Mag 0.33 | Distance 0.880 AU | Elongation 24.2°
Venus
Mag -4.01 | Distance 1.178 AU | Elongation 37.4°
Mars
Mag 1.28 | Distance 2.157 AU | Elongation 33.3°
Jupiter
Mag -1.84 | Distance 6.073 AU | Elongation 34.7°
Saturn
Mag 0.96 | Distance 9.793 AU | Elongation 68.5°
Uranus
Mag 5.81 | Distance 20.419 AU | Elongation 18.9°
Neptune
Mag 7.90 | Distance 30.086 AU | Elongation 77.4°
See Methodology, Sources, Precision.