Where is Sagittarius right now?
The center of the constellation is currently 11° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Where and When to Look for Sagittarius Tonight
The best available observing time for Sagittarius during this observing period is around 19:21, at 11° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How Sagittarius Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Sagittarius moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 26° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track Sagittarius position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Sagittarius
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 11° |
| Direction | south-west (224°) |
Sagittarius Passage Through Night
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Current position of Sagittarius
| Time | 19:21 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 11° |
| Azimuth | 224° |
Here you can see the current position of Sagittarius 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.
Sagittarius Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 12:00 | 4° | 128° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 00m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | 13° | 139° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 00m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | 20° | 151° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 00m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | 24° | 165° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 00m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | 26° | 179° | south | Daylight | 19h 00m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | 25° | 194° | south-west | Twilight | 19h 00m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | 20° | 208° | south-west | Visible | 19h 00m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | 14° | 220° | south-west | Visible | 19h 00m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | 5° | 231° | south-west | Very low | 19h 00m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | -5° | 240° | south-west | Below horizon | 19h 00m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | -15° | 248° | south-west | Below horizon | 19h 00m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | -27° | 256° | south-west | Below horizon | 19h 00m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | -39° | 264° | west | Below horizon | 19h 00m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | -50° | 272° | west | Below horizon | 19h 00m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | -62° | 284° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 00m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | -73° | 305° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 00m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | -79° | 355° | north | Below horizon | 19h 00m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | -79° | 359° | north | Below horizon | 19h 00m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | -78° | 29° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 00m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | -74° | 52° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 00m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | -73° | 54° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 00m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | -69° | 65° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 00m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | -63° | 76° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 00m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | -51° | 87° | east | Below horizon | 19h 00m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | -39° | 96° | east | Below horizon | 19h 00m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | -27° | 104° | south-east | Below horizon | 19h 00m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | -16° | 112° | south-east | Below horizon | 19h 00m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | -5° | 120° | south-east | Below horizon | 19h 00m | −26° 35′ |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | 5° | 129° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 00m | −26° 35′ |