Tonight, stars will become visible after the end of astronomical twilight, which typically occurs about an hour after sunset. On October 14, 2025, for locations like Washington DC, sunset is around 6:32 PM, and the end of twilight is approximately 7:29 PM. After this time, the stars will be clearly visible in the night sky.

Visibility of stars and planets can also depend on local weather and light pollution, but generally, stars begin to appear once the sky is fully dark after twilight.