Pluto Observation Details
Pluto Daily Motion
Pluto will not be observable tonight. It will reach its transit at 27° by 14:43 and set at 19:18. Throughout the night, from 21:43 to 06:46, it will be below the horizon. Pluto will rise again after sunrise, at 10:04.Pluto will become visible in April, 3. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from April, 3, Pluto can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Pluto Visibility Timetable on December 22
Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Pluto transit | 14:43 | 27° |
| Sunset | 17:08 | 18° |
| Civil sunset | 17:40 | 14° |
| Astrosession begin | 18:48 | 5° |
| Pluto set | 19:18 | |
| Moon Rise, 57% illuminated | 23:50 | -50° |
| Astrosession end | 06:13 | -43° |
| Pluto rise | 10:04 | |
| Moon Set | 12:24 | 19° |
Track Pluto Position Throughout the Night
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Upcoming Events
| Time | Description | Constellation |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, 6 May 2025 | Retrograde motion of Pluto begins | Capricornus |
| Fri, 25 July 2025 | Pluto is in Opposition | Capricornus |
| Fri, 8 August 2025, 00:26 | Close approach of Pluto and the Moon. Distance - 0°, position - 26° above the horizon at South | Capricornus |
| Tue, 14 October 2025 | Retrograde motion of Pluto ends | Capricornus |
Finder Chart for Pluto
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| Object name | Pluto |
| Field of view | |
| Limiting magnitude | |
| Pluto coordinates | 20.25011, -23.17269 |
| Center coordinates | 20.25011, -23.17269 |
Pluto Passage Through Night
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Current position of Pluto
| Time | 21:43 |
| Latitude | 39.9625 |
| Longitude | -83.0061 |
| Pluto elevation | -26° |
| Pluto Azimuth | 99° |
Here you can see the current position of the Pluto on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Pluto's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of Pluto
| Date | Mon, 23 December 2024 |
| Twighlight start | 18:48 |
| Twighlight end | 06:11 |
| Twighlight duration | 11h 23m |
| Rise | 10:04 |
| Set | 19:14 |
| Elevation at transit | 27° |
| Transit time | 14:39 |
| Equatorial coordinate | RA: 20h 15m 06s", Dec: -23° 10' 03s |
| Magnitude | 15 |
| Constellation | Capricornus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Pluto, 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 Pluto 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 Pluto 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.