Fomalhaut Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Fomalhaut right now?
Fomalhaut is located in the constellation Pisces Austrinus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 32° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 1.25.
Fomalhaut visibility on 2026-10-26
Fomalhaut Visible from sunset until early morning
Fomalhaut rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Fomalhaut rise | 15:46 | |
| Sunset | 18:49 | 38° |
Moonrise, 99.8% illuminated  | 18:54 | 39° |
| Civil sunset | 19:12 | 43° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 19:36 | 47° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | 51° |
| Fomalhaut transit | 21:42 | 59° |
| Fomalhaut set | 03:38 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:36 | -25° |
| Moonset | 07:26 | -47° |
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Star system description: Fomalhaut
A double or multiple star system in Pisces Austrinus.
No reliable observing recommendation is available for the measured pair.
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: Fomalhaut
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 22577-2937 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | |
| Constellation | Pisces Austrinus |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 22h 57m 39s" |
| Declination (Dec) | -29° 37' 19s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 1.25 |
| Secondary magnitude | 6.60 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | — |
| Position angle | — |
| Discovery year | 1991 |
| Last observed | 1998 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | A3V+K4V |
| Number of observations | 3 |
4 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of Fomalhaut
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 | 1.25 | 6.60 | — | — | 1998 |
| Aa,Ab | 1.16 | 24.60 | 12.7″ | 251° | 2006 |
| AC | 1.25 | 12.62 | — | — | 2000 |
Notes
- V: Proper motion indicates 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 Fomalhaut
Fomalhaut Passage Through Night
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Current position of Fomalhaut
| Time | 01:06 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 32° |
| Azimuth | 233° |
Here you can see the current position of Fomalhaut 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 Fomalhaut Visible Throughout the Year?
Fomalhaut will remain visible until January 15, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Tue, 27 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:55 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:28 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 33m |
| Rise | 15:42 |
| Set | 03:34 |
| Elevation at transit | 59° |
| Transit time | 21:38 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 22h 57m 39s", Dec: -29° 37' 19s |
| Magnitude | 1 |
| Constellation | Pisces Austrinus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Fomalhaut, 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 Fomalhaut is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Fomalhaut is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Fomalhaut
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 22h 57m 39s |
| Declination | -29° 37′ 20″ |
| Magnitude | 1.25 |
| Constellation | Pisces Austrinus |
| Elevation | 32.2° |
| Azimuth | 233.2° |