Where is Jupiter right now?
Jupiter is located in the constellation Leo, approximately 5.84 AU (873,397,249 km) from Earth. Although Jupiter is currently 48° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Track Jupiter position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Jupiter Tonight
The best observable position of Jupiter is near 04:13: 41° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
Jupiter will remain visible until July 22, 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 observing period, Jupiter moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 41° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Jupiter
| Constellation | Leo |
| Elevation | -31° |
| Direction | north-west (327°) |
| Elongation | 54° |
| Magnitude | -1.9 |
| Distance to Earth | 5.8344 AU (872,813,817 km) |
Jupiter Passage Through Night
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Current position of Jupiter
| Time | 17:38 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -31° |
| Azimuth | 327° |
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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| Oct 7, 12:00 | 28° | 268° | west | Daylight | 09h 33m | +15° 08′ |
| Oct 7, 13:00 | 16° | 277° | west | Daylight | 09h 33m | +15° 08′ |
| Oct 7, 14:00 | 4° | 286° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 33m | +15° 08′ |
| Oct 7, 15:00 | -7° | 295° | north-west | Below horizon | 09h 33m | +15° 08′ |
| Oct 7, 16:00 | -17° | 305° | north-west | Below horizon | 09h 33m | +15° 08′ |
| Oct 7, 17:00 | -26° | 318° | north-west | Below horizon | 09h 33m | +15° 08′ |
| Oct 7, 18:00 | -33° | 333° | north-west | Below horizon | 09h 33m | +15° 08′ |
| Oct 7, 19:00 | -37° | 350° | north | Below horizon | 09h 33m | +15° 07′ |
| Oct 7, 20:00 | -37° | 8° | north | Below horizon | 09h 33m | +15° 07′ |
| Oct 7, 21:00 | -34° | 25° | north-east | Below horizon | 09h 33m | +15° 07′ |
| Oct 7, 22:00 | -27° | 40° | north-east | Below horizon | 09h 33m | +15° 07′ |
| Oct 7, 23:00 | -19° | 53° | north-east | Below horizon | 09h 33m | +15° 07′ |
| Oct 8, 00:00 | -8° | 64° | north-east | Below horizon | 09h 33m | +15° 07′ |
| Oct 8, 01:00 | 3° | 73° | north-east | Very low | 09h 33m | +15° 07′ |
| Oct 8, 02:00 | 14° | 82° | east | Visible | 09h 33m | +15° 07′ |
| Oct 8, 03:00 | 26° | 91° | east | Visible | 09h 33m | +15° 06′ |
| Oct 8, 03:42 — Astronomical night ends | 35° | 97° | east | Visible | 09h 33m | +15° 06′ |
| Oct 8, 04:00 | 38° | 100° | east | Visible | 09h 33m | +15° 06′ |
| Oct 8, 04:13 — Twilight end | 41° | 103° | south-east | Visible | 09h 33m | +15° 06′ |
| Oct 8, 04:43 — Civil sunrise | 46° | 109° | south-east | Twilight | 09h 33m | +15° 06′ |
| Oct 8, 05:00 | 50° | 113° | south-east | Twilight | 09h 34m | +15° 06′ |
| Oct 8, 05:10 — Sunrise | 52° | 116° | south-east | Twilight | 09h 34m | +15° 06′ |
| Oct 8, 06:00 | 60° | 131° | south-east | Daylight | 09h 34m | +15° 06′ |
| Oct 8, 07:00 | 67° | 160° | south-east | Daylight | 09h 34m | +15° 06′ |
| Oct 8, 08:00 | 67° | 197° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 34m | +15° 06′ |
| Oct 8, 09:00 | 60° | 227° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 34m | +15° 06′ |
| Oct 8, 10:00 | 50° | 246° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 34m | +15° 06′ |
| Oct 8, 11:00 | 39° | 259° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 34m | +15° 05′ |
| Oct 8, 12:00 | 27° | 269° | west | Daylight | 09h 34m | +15° 05′ |