Neptune Tonight: Visibility, Position and Best Viewing Time
Where is Neptune right now?
Neptune is located in the constellation Pisces, approximately 29.21 AU (4,370,052,999 km) from Earth. Although Neptune is currently 29° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:34 local time. At that moment, Neptune will be 58° above the horizon toward the east.
Twilight begins at 18:34 local time. At that moment, Neptune will be 58° above the horizon toward the east.
Is Neptune Visible Tonight?
From your location, Neptune is visible from sunset until early morning. The current position, altitude, direction, and tonight’s rise and set times are shown below.
When Is the Best Time to See Neptune Tonight?
The earliest practical time to observe Neptune tonight is around 18:54, when it is already about 63° above the horizon. It reaches its highest point of about 89° around 20:44.
When Is Neptune’s Next Opposition?
The next opposition of Neptune is on September 30. Around opposition, the planet is opposite the Sun in the sky and is generally at its best for observing.
Neptune tonight
Neptune visibility on 2026-11-12
Neptune Visible from sunset until early morning
Neptune rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 7% illuminated  | 08:06 | -81° |
| Neptune rise | 14:42 | |
| Sunset | 17:46 | 46° |
| Civil sunset | 18:09 | 52° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:34 | 58° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:59 | 65° |
| Moonset | 20:32 | 88° |
| Neptune transit | 20:41 | 89° |
| Neptune set | 02:40 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | -27° |
Track Neptune position throughout the night
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Upcoming Events
| Time | Description | Constellation |
|---|---|---|
| 14 December 2026 | Retrograde motion of Neptune ends | Pisces |
| 26 March 2027 | Superior conjunction of Neptune | Pisces |
| 11 July 2027 | Retrograde motion of Neptune begins | Pisces |
| 30 September 2027 | Neptune is at opposition | Pisces |
Current position in the Solar System: Neptune
| Date | Thu, 12 November 2026 |
| Distance from Earth | 29.203 AU (4,368,706,618km) |
| Elongation | 132° |
| Angular diameter | 2.3" |
| Magnitude | 7.7 |
Apparent Size of Neptune
Minimum2.2″
Current2.3″
Maximum2.4″Finder Chart for Neptune
Neptune Passage Through Night
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Current position of Neptune
| Time | 16:37 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 29° |
| Azimuth | 91° |
Here you can see the current position of Neptune on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.
When Is Neptune Visible Throughout the Year?
Neptune will remain visible until March 7, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Fri, 13 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:56 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:23 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 27m |
| Rise | 14:38 |
| Set | 02:36 |
| Elevation at transit | 89° |
| Transit time | 20:37 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 00h 09m 04s", Dec: 00° 33' 10s |
| Magnitude | 8 |
| Constellation | Pisces |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Neptune, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when Neptune is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Neptune is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Neptune
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 00h 09m 05s |
| Declination | 00° 33′ 03″ |
| Magnitude | 7.7 |
| Constellation | Pisces |
| Elevation | 28.9° |
| Azimuth | 90.6° |
| Distance to Earth | 29.212 AU |
| Angular diameter | 2.3″ |
| Elongation from Sun | 131.5° |
| Illuminated fraction | 100% |
Basic Properties
| Mass, kg | 1.02409E+26 |
| Mean density, g/cm³ | 1.638 |
Orbit
| Orbital period, days | 60189 |
Rotation
| Sidereal rotation period, days | 16.11+-0.01 hr |
Surface and Atmosphere
| Surface gravity, m/s² | 11.41+-0.03 |
| Escape velocity, km/s | 23.5 km/s |
| Mean temperature, K | 72+-2 K |
Brightness
| Visual magnitude V(1,0) | -6.87 |
Data Acknowledgment
Solar-system physical and orbital parameters are provided by the Solar System OpenData API maintained by Le Système Solaire. We thank its contributors for making these open data available.