Where is Mars right now?
Mars is located in the constellation Leo, approximately 1.39 AU (207,836,322 km) from Earth. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 14° toward the east, with an apparent magnitude of 0.8.
Where and When to Look for Mars Tonight
The best available observing time for Mars during this observing period is around 00:33, at 59° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
Mars will be visible throughout the entire year. Its position changes by about 100°. Use the annual motion section to find when Mars reaches its highest elevation. You can also see when Mars is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Mars Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Mars moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 66° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track Mars position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Mars
| Constellation | Leo |
| Elevation | 14° |
| Direction | east (81°) |
| Elongation | 82.6° |
| Magnitude | 0.8 |
| Distance to Earth | 1.3893 AU (207,836,322 km) |
Mars Passage Through Night
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Current position of Mars
| Time | 20:28 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 14° |
| Azimuth | 81° |
Here you can see the current position of Mars 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.
Mars Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 12:00 | -27° | 325° | north-west | Below horizon | 09h 36m | +16° 05′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | -32° | 341° | north-west | Below horizon | 09h 36m | +16° 05′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | -34° | 358° | north | Below horizon | 09h 36m | +16° 04′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | -33° | 15° | north-east | Below horizon | 09h 36m | +16° 04′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | -28° | 31° | north-east | Below horizon | 09h 36m | +16° 04′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | -21° | 45° | north-east | Below horizon | 09h 36m | +16° 03′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | -12° | 57° | north-east | Below horizon | 09h 36m | +16° 03′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | -2° | 67° | north-east | Below horizon | 09h 36m | +16° 03′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | 9° | 77° | north-east | Very low | 09h 36m | +16° 02′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | 20° | 86° | east | Visible | 09h 36m | +16° 02′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | 32° | 95° | east | Visible | 09h 36m | +16° 02′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | 43° | 107° | south-east | Visible | 09h 36m | +16° 01′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | 54° | 122° | south-east | Visible | 09h 37m | +16° 01′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | 59° | 134° | south-east | Visible | 09h 37m | +16° 01′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | 62° | 144° | south-east | Visible | 09h 37m | +16° 01′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | 63° | 147° | south-east | Twilight | 09h 37m | +16° 01′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | 65° | 164° | south-east | Twilight | 09h 37m | +16° 00′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | 66° | 176° | south | Twilight | 09h 37m | +16° 00′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | 66° | 181° | south | Twilight | 09h 37m | +16° 00′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | 63° | 210° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 37m | +16° 00′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | 56° | 234° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 37m | +16° 00′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | 45° | 250° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 37m | +15° 59′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | 34° | 262° | west | Daylight | 09h 37m | +15° 59′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | 23° | 272° | west | Daylight | 09h 37m | +15° 59′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | 11° | 281° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 37m | +15° 58′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | 0° | 291° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 37m | +15° 58′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | -10° | 301° | north-west | Below horizon | 09h 37m | +15° 58′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | -19° | 312° | north-west | Below horizon | 09h 37m | +15° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | -27° | 326° | north-west | Below horizon | 09h 37m | +15° 57′ |