Pluto Observation Details
Pluto Daily Motion
Pluto will be visible until January, 2, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
Pluto Visibility Timetable on May 11
Pluto Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 97.3% illuminated | 18:57 | -75° |
| Astrosession begin | 22:13 | -43° |
| Pluto rise | 01:58 | |
| Astrosession end | 04:41 | 23° |
| Moon Set | 05:33 | 27° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:55 | 29° |
| Sunrise | 06:26 | 29° |
| Pluto transit | 06:41 | 29° |
| Pluto set | 11:24 |
Track Pluto Position Throughout the Night
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Shift the map to change the time and observe Pluto changing position in the night sky.
Upcoming Events
| Time | Description | Constellation |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, 25 July 2025 | Pluto is in Opposition | Capricornus |
| Fri, 8 August 2025, 00:26 | Close approach of Pluto and the Moon. Distance - 0°, position - 29° above the horizon at South | Capricornus |
| Tue, 14 October 2025 | Retrograde motion of Pluto ends | Capricornus |
Finder Chart for Pluto
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| Object name | Pluto |
| Field of view | |
| Limiting magnitude | |
| Pluto coordinates | 20.46885, -22.77083 |
| Center coordinates | 20.46885, -22.77083 |
Pluto Passage Through Night
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Current position of Pluto
| Time | 03:55 |
| Latitude | 37.751 |
| Longitude | -97.822 |
| Pluto elevation | 18° |
| Pluto Azimuth | -140° |
Here you can see the current position of the Pluto on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Pluto's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of Pluto
| Date | Mon, 12 May 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 22:09 |
| Twighlight end | 04:35 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 25m |
| Rise | 01:54 |
| Set | 11:20 |
| Elevation at transit | 29° |
| Transit time | 06:37 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 20h 28m 07s", Dec: -22° 46' 23s |
| Magnitude | 15 |
| Constellation | Capricornus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Pluto, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Pluto is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Pluto is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.