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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Columbus, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
39.9625
Longitude:
-83.0061

Neptune Observation Details

Neptune

Neptune Daily Motion

Neptune will rise at 02:24, during twilight, and will ascend to 27° by the time twilight ends at 04:48.
Neptune will be visible until March, 5, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.

Neptune Visibility Timetable on June 10

Neptune Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 98.2% illuminated19:59-49°
Astrosession begin23:01-36°
Neptune rise02:24
Astrosession end04:0118°
Moon Set05:0329°
Civil sunrise05:3034°
Sunrise06:0439°
Neptune transit08:2550°

Track Neptune Position Throughout the Night

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Shift the map to change the time and observe Neptune changing position in the night sky.

Upcoming Events

TimeDescriptionConstellation
Sun, 6 July 2025Retrograde motion of Neptune beginsPisces
Wed, 24 September 2025Neptune is in OppositionPisces
Mon, 6 October 2025, 03:17Close approach of Neptune and the Moon. Distance - 2.8°, position - 35° above the horizon at SoutheastPisces
Sat, 29 November 2025, 22:09Close approach of Neptune and the Moon. Distance - 3°, position - 45° above the horizon at South-SoutheastPisces
Thu, 11 December 2025Retrograde motion of Neptune endsPisces

Current position of Neptune in Solar System

Earth Neptune
DateTue, 10 June 2025
Distance from Earth to Neptune30.095 AU (4,502,147,919km)
Elongation77°
Angular diameter2.3"
Magnitude7.8
This section provides an interactive projection of the solar system, illustrating the relative positions of Neptune, Earth, and the Sun throughout the year. By sliding the image left or right, you can change the day of the year, observing how the positions of Neptune and Earth shift in their orbits around the Sun.

Finder Chart for Neptune

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Object nameNeptune
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Neptune coordinates0.15748, 0.39928
Center coordinates0.15748, 0.39928

Neptune Passage Through Night

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Current position of Neptune

Time23:32
Latitude39.9625
Longitude-83.0061
Neptune elevation-32°
Neptune Azimuth-58°
Here you can see the current position of the Neptune on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Neptune's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Neptune

Time
DateWed, 11 June 2025
Twighlight start23:01
Twighlight end03:59
Twighlight duration5h 58m
Rise02:20
Set14:21
Elevation at transit50°
Transit time08:21
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 00h 09m 29s", Dec: 00° 23' 43s
Magnitude8
ConstellationPisces
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Neptune, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Neptune is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.