Neptune Observation Details
Neptune Daily Motion
Neptune will reach its transit before twilight, at 16:19. By the onset of twilight at 18:40, it will be at elevation, and it will set before sunrise, at 22:11.Neptune will be visible until February, 1, 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 January 21
Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Neptune transit | 16:19 | 48° |
| Sunset | 17:37 | 44° |
| Civil sunset | 18:07 | 41° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:13 | 32° |
| Neptune set | 22:11 | |
| Moon Rise, 46.2% illuminated | 01:37 | -38° |
| Astrosession end | 06:13 | -44° |
| Neptune rise | 10:23 | |
| Moon Set | 11:50 | 16° |
Track Neptune Position Throughout the Night
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Upcoming Events
| Time | Description | Constellation |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, 6 July 2025 | Retrograde motion of Neptune begins | Pisces |
| Wed, 24 September 2025 | Neptune is in Opposition | Pisces |
| Mon, 6 October 2025, 02:17 | Close approach of Neptune and the Moon. Distance - 2.8°, position - 35° above the horizon at Southeast | Pisces |
| Sat, 29 November 2025, 21:09 | Close approach of Neptune and the Moon. Distance - 3°, position - 45° above the horizon at South-Southeast | Pisces |
| Thu, 11 December 2025 | Retrograde motion of Neptune ends | Pisces |
Current position of Neptune in Solar System
| Date | Tue, 21 January 2025 |
| Distance from Earth to Neptune | 30.426 AU (4,551,664,814km) |
| Elongation | 57° |
| Angular diameter | 2.2" |
| Magnitude | 7.8 |
Finder Chart for Neptune
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| Object name | Neptune |
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| Neptune coordinates | 23.89262, -2.08692 |
| Center coordinates | 23.89262, -2.08692 |
Neptune Passage Through Night
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Current position of Neptune
| Time | 09:01 |
| Latitude | 39.9625 |
| Longitude | -83.0061 |
| Neptune elevation | -17° |
| Neptune Azimuth | -79° |
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
| Date | Wed, 22 January 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 19:09 |
| Twighlight end | 06:08 |
| Twighlight duration | 11h 59m |
| Rise | 10:23 |
| Set | 22:07 |
| Elevation at transit | 48° |
| Transit time | 16:15 |
| Equatorial coordinate | RA: 23h 53m 35s", Dec: -2° 04' 57s |
| Magnitude | 8 |
| Constellation | Pisces |
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.
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.