Where is Jupiter right now?
Jupiter is located in the constellation Leo, approximately 5.42 AU (810,700,781 km) from Earth. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 11° toward the east, with an apparent magnitude of -2.
Where and When to Look for Jupiter Tonight
The best available observing time for Jupiter during this observing period is around 01:03, at 59° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
Jupiter will remain visible until July 19, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Jupiter is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Jupiter Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Jupiter moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 64° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track Jupiter position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Jupiter
| Constellation | Leo |
| Elevation | 11° |
| Direction | east (81°) |
| Elongation | 78.9° |
| Magnitude | -2 |
| Distance to Earth | 5.4192 AU (810,700,781 km) |
Jupiter Passage Through Night
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Current position of Jupiter
| Time | 20:28 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 11° |
| Azimuth | 81° |
Here you can see the current position of Jupiter 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.
Jupiter Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 5, 12:00 | -27° | 321° | north-west | Below horizon | 09h 49m | +13° 53′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | -33° | 336° | north-west | Below horizon | 09h 49m | +13° 53′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | -36° | 354° | north | Below horizon | 09h 49m | +13° 53′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | -35° | 12° | north-east | Below horizon | 09h 49m | +13° 53′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | -31° | 29° | north-east | Below horizon | 09h 49m | +13° 53′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | -25° | 43° | north-east | Below horizon | 09h 49m | +13° 52′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | -16° | 56° | north-east | Below horizon | 09h 49m | +13° 52′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | -6° | 66° | north-east | Below horizon | 09h 49m | +13° 52′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | 5° | 76° | north-east | Very low | 09h 49m | +13° 52′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | 16° | 86° | east | Visible | 09h 49m | +13° 52′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | 28° | 95° | east | Visible | 09h 49m | +13° 52′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | 39° | 106° | south-east | Visible | 09h 49m | +13° 52′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | 50° | 121° | south-east | Visible | 09h 49m | +13° 52′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | 55° | 131° | south-east | Visible | 09h 49m | +13° 52′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | 59° | 141° | south-east | Visible | 09h 49m | +13° 52′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | 59° | 143° | south-east | Twilight | 09h 49m | +13° 52′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | 62° | 158° | south-east | Twilight | 09h 49m | +13° 52′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | 64° | 170° | south | Twilight | 09h 49m | +13° 52′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | 64° | 174° | south | Twilight | 09h 49m | +13° 52′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | 62° | 202° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 49m | +13° 52′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | 56° | 228° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 49m | +13° 52′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | 46° | 245° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 49m | +13° 52′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | 35° | 258° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 50m | +13° 51′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | 24° | 268° | west | Daylight | 09h 50m | +13° 51′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | 12° | 278° | west | Daylight | 09h 50m | +13° 51′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | 1° | 287° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 50m | +13° 51′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | -10° | 297° | north-west | Below horizon | 09h 50m | +13° 51′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | -19° | 309° | north-west | Below horizon | 09h 50m | +13° 51′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | -27° | 322° | north-west | Below horizon | 09h 50m | +13° 51′ |