OS Pup Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is OS Pup right now?
OS Pup is located in the constellation Puppis. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 34° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 5.03.
OS Pup visibility on 2026-10-27
OS Pup Visible from early morning until sunrise
OS Pup rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 98.9% illuminated  | 19:51 | -53° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | -52° |
| OS Pup rise | 00:58 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:35 | 48° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 06:00 | 50° |
| Civil sunrise | 06:25 | 52° |
| Sunrise | 06:47 | 52° |
| OS Pup transit | 06:53 | 52° |
| Moonset | 08:26 | 46° |
| OS Pup set | 12:48 |
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Star system description: OS Pup
A double or multiple star system in Puppis.
Pair AB (66.7″; magnitudes 5.03 and 5.99) is the binocular candidate in the catalog model. Actual resolution depends on magnification and stability.
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: OS Pup
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 08140-3619 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | OS Pup |
| Constellation | Puppis |
| System type | double star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 08h 13m 58s" |
| Declination (Dec) | -36° 19' 20s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 5.03 |
| Secondary magnitude | 5.99 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 66.7″ |
| Position angle | 176° |
| Discovery year | 1826 |
| Last observed | 2025 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | B1.5IV |
| Number of observations | 27 |
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
Finder Chart for OS Pup
OS Pup Passage Through Night
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Current position of OS Pup
| Time | 03:57 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 34° |
| Azimuth | 137° |
Here you can see the current position of OS 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 OS Pup Visible Throughout the Year?
OS Pup will remain visible until June 3, 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 | 00:54 |
| Set | 12:44 |
| Elevation at transit | 52° |
| Transit time | 06:49 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 08h 13m 58s", Dec: -36° 19' 20s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Puppis |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of OS 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 OS Pup is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when OS Pup is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of OS Pup
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 08h 13m 58s |
| Declination | -36° 19′ 20″ |
| Magnitude | 5.03 |
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Elevation | 34.3° |
| Azimuth | 137.2° |