Solar system view plus local sky: use time controls to animate. Rotate the inset to see bearings.
Select a point to see local sky directions.
Sun above horizon
Earth & Venus Visibility
Inspect where the Sun and Venus sit over Earth plus a quick heliocentric sketch.
Plot one custom lat/lon point with highlight rings.
Inspect subsolar and sub-Venus points with day-side visibility overlays.
Scrub date/time or jump by months to animate footprints.
Toggle Sun/Venus overlays and view numeric subpoint readouts.
Enable sun-synchronous camera to track the subsolar point.
Use terminator view to stay centered on the dawn/dusk line.
Show twilight bands with a configurable sun-below-horizon angle.
Local sky inset shows Sun/Venus arrows; rotate to see bearings.
Q: Why can Venus be seen after sunset or before sunrise?
A: Venus orbits closer to the Sun, so it stays near the Sun's bearing. It can shine in evening or morning twilight near the horizon rather than opposite the Sun.
Q: How do I find Venus in the sky?
A: Look near the Sun's setting or rising direction. Use the inset arrows to read Venus azimuth and altitude for your location and time.