Where is Pictor right now?
It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for Pictor Tonight
Pictor is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 4° below the horizon near 22:00.
How Pictor Moves Across the Sky
Pictor remains below the horizon throughout this 24-hour period, moving from the south-east toward the south-east. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 4° toward the south.
Track Pictor position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Pictor
| Constellation | Pictor |
| Elevation | -6° |
| Direction | south-east (168°) |
Pictor Passage Through Night
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Current position of Pictor
| Time | 20:48 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -6° |
| Azimuth | 168° |
Here you can see the current position of Pictor 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.
Pictor Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 12:00 | -67° | 137° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 39m | −54° 03′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | -59° | 131° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 39m | −54° 03′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | -50° | 130° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 39m | −54° 03′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | -41° | 132° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 39m | −54° 03′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | -33° | 136° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 39m | −54° 03′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | -25° | 141° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 39m | −54° 03′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | -18° | 147° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 39m | −54° 03′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | -13° | 154° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 39m | −54° 03′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | -8° | 161° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 39m | −54° 03′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | -5° | 170° | south | Below horizon | 05h 39m | −54° 03′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | -4° | 179° | south | Below horizon | 05h 39m | −54° 03′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | -5° | 187° | south | Below horizon | 05h 39m | −54° 03′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | -7° | 196° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 39m | −54° 03′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | -9° | 201° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 39m | −54° 03′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | -11° | 204° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 39m | −54° 03′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | -11° | 205° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 39m | −54° 03′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | -14° | 209° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 39m | −54° 03′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | -16° | 211° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 39m | −54° 03′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | -17° | 212° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 39m | −54° 03′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | -23° | 217° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 39m | −54° 03′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | -30° | 223° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 39m | −54° 03′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | -38° | 227° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 39m | −54° 03′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | -47° | 229° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 39m | −54° 03′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | -56° | 230° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 39m | −54° 03′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | -64° | 226° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 39m | −54° 03′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | -72° | 213° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 39m | −54° 03′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | -76° | 185° | south | Below horizon | 05h 39m | −54° 03′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | -73° | 152° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 39m | −54° 03′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | -66° | 136° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 39m | −54° 03′ |