Pluto Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Pluto right now?
Pluto is located in the constellation Capricornus, approximately 35.55 AU from Earth. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 30 degrees, Pluto is not visible because it is daytime.
Pluto Visibility on April 22
Pluto is visible in the early morning sky until sunrise
Pluto Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 17.2% illuminated  | 07:30 | 25° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:23 | -64° |
| Moon Set | 23:21 | -17° |
| Pluto rise | 00:56 | |
| Astrosession end | 02:48 | 17° |
| Twighlight end | 03:23 | 22° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:56 | 25° |
| Sunrise | 04:24 | 27° |
| Pluto transit | 05:40 | 30° |
| Pluto set | 10:25 |
Track Pluto Position Throughout the Night
← Wed, 22 April 2026 →
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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, 8 May 2026 | Retrograde motion of Pluto begins | Capricornus |
| Mon, 27 July 2026 | Pluto is in Opposition | Capricornus |
| Fri, 16 October 2026 | Retrograde motion of Pluto ends | Capricornus |
| Wed, 30 December 2026 | Retrograde motion of Pluto begins | Capricornus |
| Thu, 31 December 2026 | Retrograde motion of Pluto ends | Capricornus |
Finder Chart for Pluto
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| Object name | Pluto |
| Field of view | |
| Limiting magnitude | |
| Pluto coordinates | 20.59199, -22.79278 |
| Center coordinates | 20.59199, -22.79278 |
Pluto Passage Through Night
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Current position of Pluto
| Time | 06:06 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Pluto elevation | 30° |
| Pluto Azimuth | 174° |
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
Pluto will be visible until January, 3, 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.
| Date | Wed, 22 April 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:18 |
| Twighlight end | 02:43 |
| Twighlight duration | 7h 25m |
| Rise | 00:56 |
| Set | 10:25 |
| Elevation at transit | 30° |
| Transit time | 05:40 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 20h 35m 31s", Dec: -22° 47' 35s |
| 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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Pluto
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 20.59199° |
| Declination | -22.79278° |
| Magnitude | 14.6 |
| Constellation | Capricornus |
| Elevation | 29.6° |
| Azimuth | 174.1° |
Basic Properties
| Mass, kg | 1.307E+22 |
| Mean density, g/cm³ | 0.697 |
Orbit
| Orbital period, days | 249.58932 yr |
Rotation
| Sidereal rotation period, days | 153.29335198 h |
| Mean solar day, hours | 153.2820 |
Surface & Atmosphere
| Surface gravity, m/s² | 0.611 m/s^2 |
| Escape velocity, km/s | 1.21 |
Data Acknowledgment
Our solar system data—including planetary physical and orbital parameters—comes from the Solar System OpenData API , maintained by Le Système Solaire. We thank Christophe and the contributors for making this open data available.