2 Pup Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is 2 Pup right now?
2 Pup is located in the constellation Puppis. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
2 Pup visibility on 2026-10-28
2 Pup Visible from early morning until sunrise
2 Pup rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | -62° |
Moonrise, 95.2% illuminated  | 20:52 | -51° |
| 2 Pup rise | 00:23 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:35 | 70° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 06:00 | 73° |
| 2 Pup transit | 06:21 | 74° |
| Civil sunrise | 06:25 | 74° |
| Sunrise | 06:47 | 73° |
| Moonset | 09:30 | 40° |
| 2 Pup set | 12:18 |
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Star system description: 2 Pup
A double or multiple star system in Puppis.
Pair AB has a measured separation of 16.7″; a telescope may be needed to split it.
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: 2 Pup
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 07455-1441 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | 2 Pup |
| Constellation | Puppis |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 07h 45m 29s" |
| Declination (Dec) | -14° 41' 25s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 6.00 |
| Secondary magnitude | 6.73 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 16.7″ |
| Position angle | 340° |
| Discovery year | 1782 |
| Last observed | 2019 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | A7V+A1V |
| Number of observations | 75 |
3 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of 2 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 | 6.00 | 6.73 | 16.7″ | 340° | 2019 |
| AC | 6.00 | 10.57 | 100″ | 229° | 2015 |
Notes
- T: Matching parallax and similar proper motion indicate a physical pair.
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
Finder Chart for 2 Pup
2 Pup Passage Through Night
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Current position of 2 Pup
| Time | 13:22 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | -15° |
| Azimuth | 255° |
Here you can see the current position of 2 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 2 Pup Visible Throughout the Year?
2 Pup will remain visible until June 4, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Thu, 29 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:59 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:32 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 33m |
| Rise | 00:23 |
| Set | 12:18 |
| Elevation at transit | 74° |
| Transit time | 06:21 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 07h 45m 29s", Dec: -14° 41' 25s |
| Magnitude | 6 |
| Constellation | Puppis |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of 2 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 2 Pup is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when 2 Pup is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of 2 Pup
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 07h 45m 29s |
| Declination | -14° 41′ 26″ |
| Magnitude | 6 |
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Elevation | -14.5° |
| Azimuth | 255.2° |