Where is Pluto right now?
Pluto is located in the constellation Capricornus, approximately 35.11 AU (5,252,231,642 km) from Earth. Although Pluto is currently 13° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 17:54 local time. At that moment, Pluto will be 26° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 17:54 local time. At that moment, Pluto will be 26° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Track Pluto position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Pluto Tonight
The best observable position of Pluto is near 19:00: 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 | 26° |
| Direction | south-east (161°) |
| Elongation | 119° |
| Magnitude | 14.5 |
| Distance to Earth | 35.11 AU (5,252,381,240 km) |
Pluto Passage Through Night
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Current position of Pluto
| Time | 17:54 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 26° |
| Azimuth | 161° |
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
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 12:00 | -28° | 100° | east | Below horizon | 20h 26m | −23° 37′ |
| Sep 26, 13:00 | -16° | 108° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 26m | −23° 37′ |
| Sep 26, 14:00 | -5° | 116° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 26m | −23° 37′ |
| Sep 26, 15:00 | 5° | 125° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 26m | −23° 37′ |
| Sep 26, 16:00 | 14° | 136° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 26m | −23° 37′ |
| Sep 26, 17:00 | 22° | 148° | south-east | Twilight | 20h 26m | −23° 37′ |
| Sep 26, 18:00 | 27° | 162° | south-east | Visible | 20h 26m | −23° 37′ |
| Sep 26, 19:00 | 29° | 177° | south | Best view | 20h 26m | −23° 37′ |
| Sep 26, 20:00 | 28° | 193° | south-west | Visible | 20h 26m | −23° 37′ |
| Sep 26, 21:00 | 24° | 208° | south-west | Visible | 20h 26m | −23° 37′ |
| Sep 26, 22:00 | 17° | 220° | south-west | Visible | 20h 26m | −23° 37′ |
| Sep 26, 23:00 | 8° | 231° | south-west | Very low | 20h 26m | −23° 37′ |
| Sep 27, 00:00 | -2° | 241° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 26m | −23° 37′ |
| Sep 27, 01:00 | -12° | 250° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 26m | −23° 37′ |
| Sep 27, 02:00 | -24° | 258° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 26m | −23° 37′ |
| Sep 27, 03:00 | -36° | 266° | west | Below horizon | 20h 26m | −23° 37′ |
| Sep 27, 03:33 — Astronomical night ends | -42° | 271° | west | Below horizon | 20h 26m | −23° 37′ |
| Sep 27, 04:00 | -48° | 275° | west | Below horizon | 20h 26m | −23° 37′ |
| Sep 27, 04:03 — Twilight end | -48° | 276° | west | Below horizon | 20h 26m | −23° 37′ |
| Sep 27, 04:34 — Civil sunrise | -54° | 281° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 26m | −23° 37′ |
| Sep 27, 05:00 | -59° | 287° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 26m | −23° 37′ |
| Sep 27, 05:01 — Sunrise | -60° | 288° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 26m | −23° 37′ |
| Sep 27, 06:00 | -70° | 308° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 26m | −23° 37′ |
| Sep 27, 07:00 | -76° | 352° | north | Below horizon | 20h 26m | −23° 37′ |
| Sep 27, 08:00 | -72° | 43° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 26m | −23° 37′ |
| Sep 27, 09:00 | -62° | 68° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 26m | −23° 37′ |
| Sep 27, 10:00 | -51° | 82° | east | Below horizon | 20h 26m | −23° 37′ |
| Sep 27, 11:00 | -39° | 92° | east | Below horizon | 20h 26m | −23° 37′ |
| Sep 27, 12:00 | -27° | 100° | east | Below horizon | 20h 26m | −23° 37′ |