Proxima Cen Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Proxima Cen right now?
Proxima Cen is located in the constellation Centaurus. Although Proxima Cen is currently 12° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Proxima Cen visibility on 2026-10-30
Proxima Cen is Not visible tonight
Proxima Cen rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Proxima Cen transit | 13:10 | 28° |
| Sunset | 18:49 | 1° |
| Proxima Cen set | 18:59 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | -8° |
Moonrise, 80.7% illuminated  | 23:01 | -26° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:35 | -12° |
| Proxima Cen rise | 07:16 | |
| Moonset | 11:37 | 26° |
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Star system description: Proxima Cen
A double or multiple star system in Centaurus.
Pair AB has a measured separation of 8.1″; 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: Proxima Cen
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 14396-6050 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | Proxima Cen |
| Constellation | Centaurus |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 14h 39m 36s" |
| Declination (Dec) | -60° 50' 02s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 0.01 |
| Secondary magnitude | 1.33 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 8.1″ |
| Position angle | 5° |
| Discovery year | 1752 |
| Last observed | 2023 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | G2V+K1V |
| Number of observations | 481 |
4 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of Proxima Cen
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 | 0.01 | 1.33 | 8.1″ | 5° | 2023 |
| AC | 0.14 | 12.70 | — | — | 2016 |
| Ca,Cb | 11.10 | 18.00 | 0.3″ | 100° | 1996 |
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
Finder Chart for Proxima Cen
Proxima Cen Passage Through Night
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Current position of Proxima Cen
| Time | 09:05 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 12° |
| Azimuth | 154° |
Here you can see the current position of Proxima Cen 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 Proxima Cen Visible Throughout the Year?
Proxima Cen will become visible again around November 21 after moving far enough from the Sun.
| Date | Sat, 31 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:59 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:31 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 33m |
| Rise | 07:16 |
| Set | 18:55 |
| Elevation at transit | 28° |
| Transit time | 13:06 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 14h 39m 36s", Dec: -60° 50' 02s |
| Magnitude | 0 |
| Constellation | Centaurus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Proxima Cen, 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 Proxima Cen is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Proxima Cen is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Proxima Cen
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 14h 39m 37s |
| Declination | -60° 50′ 02″ |
| Magnitude | 0.01 |
| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Elevation | 12.3° |
| Azimuth | 154.1° |