Is the Pleiades star cluster visible tonight?
Tonight, July 22, 2026, the Pleiades star cluster is visible low in the eastern sky before dawn. Look for it about 90 minutes before sunrise. It appears above reddish Mars.
Pleiades star cluster in July 2026
Throughout July, the Pleiades star cluster will appear low in the eastern sky before dawn. Each day, it will climb higher in the eastern sky, making it easier to observe in the early morning hours. It will appear near the waning crescent moon on the morning of August 7, 2026.
At the beginning of July, the Pleiades star cluster will rise about 3 hours after midnight, and by the end of July, it will rise about an hour after midnight.
Best time to see the Pleiades star cluster
The Pleiades star cluster is best visible in November and December, when it rises around sunset and sets around sunrise, making it visible throughout the night.
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