Planetary Hours in Chicago Today
Friday, May 1, 2026
United States · 41.8781°N, 87.6298°W
Sunrise
☀️ 5:48 AM
Sunset
🌅 7:49 PM
Day Ruler
♀ Venus
Timezone: America/Chicago
Chicago at 41°N experiences wide seasonal variation — summer daytime planetary hours last over 70 minutes while winter ones compress to around 45 minutes.
Current Planetary Hour
☀️ Daytime Planetary Hours
| # | Planet | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ♀Venus | 5:48 AM – 6:58 AM |
| 2 | ☿Mercury | 6:58 AM – 8:08 AM |
| 3 | ☽Moon | 8:08 AM – 9:18 AM |
| 4 | ♄Saturn | 9:18 AM – 10:28 AM |
| 5 | ♃Jupiter | 10:28 AM – 11:38 AM |
| 6 | ♂MarsNow | 11:38 AM – 12:48 PM |
| 7 | ☉Sun | 12:48 PM – 1:58 PM |
| 8 | ♀Venus | 1:58 PM – 3:09 PM |
| 9 | ☿Mercury | 3:09 PM – 4:19 PM |
| 10 | ☽Moon | 4:19 PM – 5:29 PM |
| 11 | ♄Saturn | 5:29 PM – 6:39 PM |
| 12 | ♃Jupiter | 6:39 PM – 7:49 PM |
🌙 Nighttime Planetary Hours
| # | Planet | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ♂Mars | 7:49 PM – 8:39 PM |
| 2 | ☉Sun | 8:39 PM – 9:29 PM |
| 3 | ♀Venus | 9:29 PM – 10:18 PM |
| 4 | ☿Mercury | 10:18 PM – 11:08 PM |
| 5 | ☽Moon | 11:08 PM – 11:58 PM |
| 6 | ♄Saturn | 11:58 PM – 12:48 AM |
| 7 | ♃Jupiter | 12:48 AM – 1:37 AM |
| 8 | ♂Mars | 1:37 AM – 2:27 AM |
| 9 | ☉Sun | 2:27 AM – 3:17 AM |
| 10 | ♀Venus | 3:17 AM – 4:07 AM |
| 11 | ☿Mercury | 4:07 AM – 4:56 AM |
| 12 | ☽Moon | 4:56 AM – 5:46 AM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the planetary hours in Chicago today?
Today, planetary hours in Chicago begin at sunrise (5:48 AM) and are ruled by Venus. Each daytime planetary hour lasts about 70 minutes, while each nighttime hour lasts about 50 minutes.
What planet rules today in Chicago?
The day ruler in Chicago today is Venus. The day ruler is the planet that governs the first planetary hour after sunrise. In the Chaldean order, each day of the week is ruled by a specific planet: Sun (Sunday), Moon (Monday), Mars (Tuesday), Mercury (Wednesday), Jupiter (Thursday), Venus (Friday), and Saturn (Saturday).
How are planetary hours calculated for Chicago?
Planetary hours for Chicago are calculated using the city's precise coordinates (41.8781°N, 87.6298°W) and timezone (America/Chicago). The time between sunrise and sunset is divided into 12 equal daytime planetary hours, and the time between sunset and the next sunrise is divided into 12 equal nighttime hours. Each hour is assigned a planet following the Chaldean order.
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