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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Venus Observation Details

Venus

Venus Daily Motion

Tonight, observing Venus may prove challenging owing to its low elevation. It will reach its transit at by 09:14 and set before sunset at 16:04. Rising near twilight's end at 02:25, it will fade away by 03:48, peaking at just 16° above the horizon.
Venus will be visible until November, 23, 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.

Venus Visibility Timetable on September 10

Venus Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Venus transit09:1469°
Venus set16:04
Moon Rise, 92.3% illuminated18:27-24°
Astrosession begin18:53-27°
Venus rise02:25
Astrosession end03:1610°
Civil sunrise04:1922°
Sunrise04:4728°
Moon Set08:1164°

Track Venus Position Throughout the Night

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Shift the map to change the time and observe Venus changing position in the night sky.

Where is Venus right now?

Venus is located in the constellation Cancer, at right ascension 09h 22m 39s" and declination 15° 55' 57s, approximately 1.4 AU (209,437,019 km) from Earth. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 62 degrees, Venus is not visible because it is daytime.

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TimeDescriptionConstellation

Current position of Venus in Solar System

Earth Venus
DateWed, 10 September 2025
Distance from Earth to Venus1.4057 AU (210,289,727km)
Elongation29°
Angular diameter11.9"
Magnitude-3.9
This section provides an interactive projection of the solar system, illustrating the relative positions of Venus, Earth, and the Sun throughout the year. By sliding the image left or right, you can change the day of the year, observing how the positions of Venus and Earth shift in their orbits around the Sun.

Finder Chart for Venus

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Object nameVenus
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Venus coordinates9.37758, 15.93264
Center coordinates9.37758, 15.93264

Venus Passage Through Night

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Current position of Venus

Time07:53
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Venus elevation62°
Venus Azimuth-135°
Here you can see the current position of the Venus on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Venus's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Venus

Time
DateWed, 10 September 2025
Twighlight start18:48
Twighlight end03:10
Twighlight duration8h 22m
Rise02:22
Set16:00
Elevation at transit68°
Transit time09:11
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 09h 24m 05s", Dec: 15° 50' 04s
Magnitude-4
ConstellationLeo
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Venus, 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 Venus 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.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Venus

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension9.37758°
Declination15.93264°
Magnitude-3.9
ConstellationCancer
Elevation62.1°
Azimuth-134.8°

Basic Properties

Mass, kg4.8685E+24
Mean density, g/cm³5.204

Rotation

Sidereal rotation period, days243.018484 d
Mean solar day, hours116.7490 d

Surface & Atmosphere

Surface gravity, m/s²8.870
Escape velocity, km/s10.361
Surface pressure, bar90
Mean temperature, K735

Brightness

Visual magnitude V(1,0)-4.40

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.