Where is Pyxis right now?
It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for Pyxis Tonight
The best available observing time for Pyxis during this observing period is around 01:04, at 26° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How Pyxis Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Pyxis moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 26° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track Pyxis position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Pyxis
| Constellation | Pyxis |
| Elevation | -1° |
| Direction | south-east (121°) |
Pyxis Passage Through Night
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Current position of Pyxis
| Time | 20:44 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -1° |
| Azimuth | 121° |
Here you can see the current position of Pyxis 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.
Pyxis Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 12:00 | -66° | 306° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 52m | −23° 57′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | -73° | 341° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 52m | −23° 57′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | -72° | 28° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 52m | −23° 57′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | -64° | 59° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 52m | −23° 57′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | -54° | 76° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 52m | −23° 57′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | -42° | 87° | east | Below horizon | 08h 52m | −23° 57′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | -31° | 97° | east | Below horizon | 08h 52m | −23° 57′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | -19° | 105° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 52m | −23° 57′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | -9° | 114° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 52m | −23° 57′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | 2° | 124° | south-east | Very low | 08h 52m | −23° 57′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | 11° | 134° | south-east | Visible | 08h 52m | −23° 57′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | 18° | 146° | south-east | Visible | 08h 52m | −23° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | 23° | 160° | south-east | Visible | 08h 52m | −23° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | 25° | 168° | south-east | Visible | 08h 52m | −23° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | 26° | 174° | south | Visible | 08h 52m | −23° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | 26° | 176° | south | Twilight | 08h 52m | −23° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | 26° | 184° | south | Twilight | 08h 52m | −23° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | 25° | 190° | south | Twilight | 08h 52m | −23° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | 25° | 192° | south-west | Twilight | 08h 52m | −23° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | 22° | 204° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 52m | −23° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | 16° | 217° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 52m | −23° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | 8° | 229° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 52m | −23° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | -1° | 239° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 52m | −23° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | -11° | 248° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 52m | −23° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | -22° | 257° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 52m | −23° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | -34° | 266° | west | Below horizon | 08h 52m | −23° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | -45° | 275° | west | Below horizon | 08h 52m | −23° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | -56° | 288° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 52m | −23° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | -67° | 307° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 52m | −23° 57′ |