NV Pup Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NV Pup right now?
NV Pup is located in the constellation Puppis. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 43° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 4.66.
NV Pup visibility on 2026-10-27
NV Pup Visible from early morning until sunrise
NV Pup rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 98.9% illuminated  | 19:51 | -46° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | -45° |
| NV Pup rise | 00:02 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:35 | 52° |
| NV Pup transit | 05:57 | 52° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 06:00 | 52° |
| Civil sunrise | 06:25 | 51° |
| Sunrise | 06:47 | 50° |
| Moonset | 08:26 | 39° |
| NV Pup set | 11:52 |
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Star system description: NV Pup
A double or multiple star system in Puppis.
Pair AB (241.6″; magnitudes 4.66 and 5.07) is the naked-eye candidate in the catalog model. Seeing both stars separately depends on sky and eyesight.
The diagram uses the latest WDS measurements; north is up and east is right. Measurements may be from different years. Unconnected groups are arranged separately; close pairs may merge, and pairs without reliable geometry are omitted.
Technical details: NV Pup
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 07183-3644 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | NV Pup |
| Constellation | Puppis |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 07h 18m 18s" |
| Declination (Dec) | -36° 44' 02s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 4.66 |
| Secondary magnitude | 5.07 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 241.6″ |
| Position angle | 102° |
| Discovery year | 1846 |
| Last observed | 2011 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | B2V+B3IV |
| Number of observations | 23 |
4 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of NV Pup
Each row is a separate WDS component pair. Measurements may come from different years.
| Component | Primary magnitude | Secondary magnitude | Separation (arcseconds) | Position angle | Last observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB (naked eye) (binoculars) | 4.66 | 5.07 | 241.6″ | 102° | 2011 |
| BC | 5.07 | 8.67 | 118.9″ | 215° | 2011 |
| CD | 8.67 | 9.18 | 3.1″ | 209° | 2015 |
Notes
- U: Proper motion indicates a non-physical pair.
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
Finder Chart for NV Pup
NV Pup Passage Through Night
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Current position of NV Pup
| Time | 03:58 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 43° |
| Azimuth | 147° |
Here you can see the current position of NV Pup 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.
When Is NV Pup Visible Throughout the Year?
NV Pup will remain visible until May 20, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Wed, 28 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:55 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:28 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 33m |
| Rise | 23:59 |
| Set | 11:49 |
| Elevation at transit | 52° |
| Transit time | 05:54 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 07h 18m 18s", Dec: -36° 44' 02s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Puppis |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NV Pup, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when NV Pup is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NV Pup is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NV Pup
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 07h 18m 18s |
| Declination | -36° 44′ 02″ |
| Magnitude | 4.66 |
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Elevation | 42.8° |
| Azimuth | 146.9° |