Bright "star" to the South

[Scabutz]

Just let the dog out for a slash and noticed it was a clear sky so went out for a star gaze. There is a bright object low on the horizon to the south. Putting a compass bearing on it its near as dammit precisely due South of me in Milton Keynes now, 12:40. I tried Star Map on my phone but its not showing anything obvious. Assuming its a planet?

I stood and watched for a good few minutes just to make sure it wasn't the Ryanair 11:30 from Cork :-)

Anyone know what it is?

[Pilotguy]

I’ve got Jupiter due South at present. Saturn’s there too, but not as radiant as Jupiter. It is a really clear sky tonight. Happy stargazing!

[Johnnytheboy]

It's Jupiter.

If you get a pair of binoculars on it you'll be able to see up to 4 moons around it too!

[V8LM]

SkyView app is great for identifying planets and stars.

[Scabutz]

Cool thanks all. Not sure why it wasn't showing on the app, will try the other one mentioned.

[Puggit]

Last year in central France in our rural cottage (ie no light pollution) we could see Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn all in the sky at the same time. Amazing.

[Eric Mc]

It was visible here in the UK too.

Those planets aren't lined up in the same way this year.