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Observation Settings

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This Earth map lets you select the observer’s location used to calculate the bearing and elevation of celestial objects. The selected point determines how the sky, rise and set times, and object positions are shown.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Where is Neptune right now?

Neptune is located in the constellation Pisces, approximately 28.93 AU (4,328,464,791 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.
Twilight begins at 20:51 local time. At that moment, Neptune will be 28° above the horizon toward the south-east.

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.

Where and When to Look for Neptune Tonight

The best observable position of Neptune is near 00:00: 52° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.

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.

How Neptune Moves Across the Sky

During this observing period, Neptune moves from the north, reaches its highest sampled position at 52° toward the south, and finishes toward the north.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Neptune

ConstellationPisces
Elevation28°
Directionsouth-east (114°)
Elongation159.1°
Magnitude7.7
Distance to Earth28.934 AU (4,328,464,791 km)

Neptune Passage Through Night

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Current position of Neptune

Time20:51
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Elevation28°
Azimuth114°
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

Select a row to move both interactive maps to that time.
TimeElevationAzimuthDirectionVisibilityRADec
Sep 4, 12:00-52°349°northBelow horizon00h 15m+00° 07′
Sep 4, 13:00-52°13°north-eastBelow horizon00h 15m+00° 07′
Sep 4, 14:00-47°35°north-eastBelow horizon00h 15m+00° 07′
Sep 4, 15:00-38°52°north-eastBelow horizon00h 15m+00° 07′
Sep 4, 16:00-28°66°north-eastBelow horizon00h 15m+00° 07′
Sep 4, 17:00-17°76°north-eastBelow horizon00h 15m+00° 07′
Sep 4, 18:00-5°86°eastBelow horizon00h 15m+00° 07′
Sep 4, 19:007°95°eastVery low00h 15m+00° 07′
Sep 4, 20:0019°105°south-eastVisible00h 15m+00° 07′
Sep 4, 21:0030°116°south-eastVisible00h 15m+00° 07′
Sep 4, 22:0040°129°south-eastVisible00h 15m+00° 07′
Sep 4, 23:0048°147°south-eastVisible00h 15m+00° 06′
Sep 5, 00:0052°170°southBest view00h 15m+00° 06′
Sep 5, 01:0052°194°south-westVisible00h 15m+00° 06′
Sep 5, 02:0047°216°south-westVisible00h 15m+00° 06′
Sep 5, 03:0038°233°south-westVisible00h 15m+00° 06′
Sep 5, 03:11 — Astronomical night ends36°236°south-westVisible00h 15m+00° 06′
Sep 5, 03:43 — Twilight end31°243°south-westVisible00h 15m+00° 06′
Sep 5, 04:0028°246°south-westTwilight00h 15m+00° 06′
Sep 5, 04:15 — Civil sunrise25°249°south-westTwilight00h 15m+00° 06′
Sep 5, 04:43 — Sunrise20°254°south-westTwilight00h 15m+00° 06′
Sep 5, 05:0017°257°south-westDaylight00h 15m+00° 06′
Sep 5, 06:005°266°westDaylight00h 15m+00° 06′
Sep 5, 07:00-7°276°westBelow horizon00h 15m+00° 06′
Sep 5, 08:00-19°285°north-westBelow horizon00h 15m+00° 06′
Sep 5, 09:00-30°296°north-westBelow horizon00h 15m+00° 06′
Sep 5, 10:00-40°310°north-westBelow horizon00h 15m+00° 06′
Sep 5, 11:00-48°328°north-westBelow horizon00h 15m+00° 06′
Sep 5, 12:00-52°351°northBelow horizon00h 15m+00° 06′

More about Neptune

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  • When Is Neptune Visible Throughout the Year?
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