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Peak planetary brightness
Venus at greatest brightness
Venus reaches its predicted peak brightness in the morning sky and should be unmistakable in clear twilight.
DateSaturday, November 28, 2026
Local time06:47
VisibilityExcellent
LocationBucharest
What to know
-4.9 magnitude24% illuminated38.8° from the Sun25° above horizonSENaked eye
How this was calculated
Astronomical calculation
- Source
- Astronomy Engine
- Method
- Apparent positions calculated from VSOP87 and NOVAS-based models.
- Accuracy and limits
- Times are suitable for observing plans; local horizons, terrain, and atmospheric refraction can shift first or last visibility.
What you will actually see
Venus is at its predicted brightest, making it exceptionally easy to identify even before the sky becomes fully dark.
Where to lookUse the listed morning or evening direction and choose a completely open horizon.
What to bringNaked eye
Safety first
Never sweep near the Sun with binoculars or a telescope. Wait until the Sun is completely below the horizon.
Prepare for the event
- Check whether this is a morning or evening appearance.
- Choose a horizon without buildings, trees, or hills.
- Arrive before the short twilight observing window begins.
How to observe it
- Wait until the Sun is fully below the horizon before using optics.
- Find the planet first with the naked eye in the listed direction.
- Watch how its position changes over the following evenings or mornings.