Where is Pluto right now?
Pluto is located in the constellation Capricornus, approximately 34.82 AU (5,208,698,662 km) from Earth. Although Pluto is currently 16° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:28 local time. At that moment, Pluto will be 22° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 18:28 local time. At that moment, Pluto will be 22° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Track Pluto Position Throughout the Night
← 6 September 2026 →
| Time | |
| Altitude | |
| Azimuth |
Shift the map to change the time and observe Pluto changing position in the night sky.
Where and When to Look for Pluto Tonight
The best observable position of Pluto is near 21:00: 29° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How Pluto Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Pluto moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 29° toward the south, and finishes toward the east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Pluto
| Constellation | Capricornus |
| Elevation | 22° |
| Direction | south-east (149°) |
| Elongation | 139.7° |
| Magnitude | 14.5 |
| Distance to Earth | 34.819 AU (5,208,848,260 km) |
Pluto Passage Through Night
Double-click to unlock the map.
Current position of Pluto
| Time | 18:28 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 22° |
| Azimuth | 149° |
Here you can see the current position of Pluto 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.
Pluto Position by Hour
Select a row to move both interactive maps to that time.
| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 12:00 | -44° | 88° | east | Below horizon | 20h 27m | −23° 34′ |
| Sep 5, 13:00 | -32° | 96° | east | Below horizon | 20h 27m | −23° 34′ |
| Sep 5, 14:00 | -21° | 104° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 27m | −23° 34′ |
| Sep 5, 15:00 | -9° | 113° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 27m | −23° 34′ |
| Sep 5, 16:00 | 1° | 121° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 27m | −23° 34′ |
| Sep 5, 17:00 | 11° | 131° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 27m | −23° 34′ |
| Sep 5, 18:00 | 19° | 143° | south-east | Twilight | 20h 27m | −23° 34′ |
| Sep 5, 19:00 | 25° | 156° | south-east | Visible | 20h 27m | −23° 34′ |
| Sep 5, 20:00 | 29° | 171° | south | Visible | 20h 27m | −23° 34′ |
| Sep 5, 21:00 | 29° | 187° | south | Best view | 20h 27m | −23° 34′ |
| Sep 5, 22:00 | 26° | 202° | south-west | Visible | 20h 27m | −23° 34′ |
| Sep 5, 23:00 | 20° | 216° | south-west | Visible | 20h 27m | −23° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 00:00 | 12° | 227° | south-west | Visible | 20h 27m | −23° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 01:00 | 3° | 237° | south-west | Very low | 20h 27m | −23° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 02:00 | -8° | 246° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 27m | −23° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 03:00 | -19° | 255° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 27m | −23° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 03:12 — Astronomical night ends | -22° | 256° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 27m | −23° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 03:44 — Twilight end | -28° | 261° | west | Below horizon | 20h 27m | −23° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 04:00 | -31° | 263° | west | Below horizon | 20h 27m | −23° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -34° | 265° | west | Below horizon | 20h 27m | −23° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 04:43 — Sunrise | -40° | 269° | west | Below horizon | 20h 27m | −23° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 05:00 | -43° | 271° | west | Below horizon | 20h 27m | −23° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 06:00 | -55° | 282° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 27m | −23° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 07:00 | -66° | 298° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 27m | −23° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 08:00 | -75° | 331° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 27m | −23° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 09:00 | -75° | 26° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 27m | −23° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 10:00 | -67° | 60° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 27m | −23° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 11:00 | -55° | 77° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 27m | −23° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 12:00 | -44° | 88° | east | Below horizon | 20h 27m | −23° 34′ |