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Where is Neptune right now?

Neptune is located in the constellation Pisces, approximately 29.16 AU (4,362,872,301 km) from Earth. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 28° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 7.7.

Where is Neptune right now?

Where and When to Look for Neptune Tonight

The highest sampled position of Neptune is near 16:00: 49° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Visible.

Neptune will remain visible until March 7, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Neptune is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.

Neptune tonight

How Neptune Moves Across the Sky

During this 24-hour period, Neptune moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 49° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.

Track Neptune position throughout the night

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

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Neptune

ConstellationPisces
Elevation31°
Directionsouth-east (122°)
Elongation135.3°
Magnitude7.7
Distance to Earth29.164 AU (4,362,872,301 km)

Neptune Passage Through Night

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Current position of Neptune

Time13:22
Latitude39.9612
Longitude-82.9988
Elevation31°
Azimuth122°
Here you can see the current position of Neptune 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.

Neptune Position by Hour

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TimeElevationAzimuthDirectionVisibilityRADec
Nov 8, 12:0017°105°south-eastDaylight00h 09m−00° 31′
Nov 8, 13:0028°117°south-eastTwilight00h 09m−00° 31′
Nov 8, 14:0037°131°south-eastVisible00h 09m−00° 31′
Nov 8, 15:0045°148°south-eastVisible00h 09m−00° 31′
Nov 8, 16:0049°169°southBest view00h 09m−00° 31′
Nov 8, 17:0049°192°south-westVisible00h 09m−00° 31′
Nov 8, 18:0044°213°south-westVisible00h 09m−00° 31′
Nov 8, 19:0037°230°south-westVisible00h 09m−00° 31′
Nov 8, 20:0027°244°south-westVisible00h 09m−00° 31′
Nov 8, 21:0016°255°south-westVisible00h 09m−00° 31′
Nov 8, 22:005°265°westVery low00h 09m−00° 31′
Nov 8, 23:00-7°275°westBelow horizon00h 09m−00° 31′
Nov 9, 00:00-18°285°north-westBelow horizon00h 09m−00° 31′
Nov 9, 00:37 — Astronomical night ends-25°292°north-westBelow horizon00h 09m−00° 31′
Nov 9, 01:00-29°296°north-westBelow horizon00h 09m−00° 31′
Nov 9, 01:09 — Twilight end-30°298°north-westBelow horizon00h 09m−00° 31′
Nov 9, 01:41 — Civil sunrise-36°306°north-westBelow horizon00h 09m−00° 31′
Nov 9, 02:00-38°310°north-westBelow horizon00h 09m−00° 31′
Nov 9, 02:11 — Sunrise-40°314°north-westBelow horizon00h 09m−00° 31′
Nov 9, 03:00-46°328°north-westBelow horizon00h 09m−00° 31′
Nov 9, 04:00-50°350°northBelow horizon00h 09m−00° 31′
Nov 9, 05:00-50°13°north-eastBelow horizon00h 09m−00° 31′
Nov 9, 06:00-45°34°north-eastBelow horizon00h 09m−00° 31′
Nov 9, 07:00-37°52°north-eastBelow horizon00h 09m−00° 31′
Nov 9, 08:00-27°65°north-eastBelow horizon00h 09m−00° 31′
Nov 9, 09:00-17°76°north-eastBelow horizon00h 09m−00° 31′
Nov 9, 10:00-5°86°eastBelow horizon00h 09m−00° 31′
Nov 9, 11:006°96°eastDaylight00h 09m−00° 32′
Nov 9, 12:0018°106°south-eastDaylight00h 09m−00° 32′