Where is Pluto right now?
Pluto is located in the constellation Capricornus, approximately 35.45 AU (5,303,244,516 km) from Earth. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 7° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 14.6.
Twilight begins at 21:52 local time. At that moment, Pluto will be 7° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 21:52 local time. At that moment, Pluto will be 7° above the horizon toward the south-west.
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 18:00: 29° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How Pluto Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Pluto moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 29° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Pluto
| Constellation | Capricornus |
| Elevation | 7° |
| Direction | south-west (233°) |
| Elongation | 99.1° |
| Magnitude | 14.6 |
| Distance to Earth | 35.45 AU (5,303,244,516 km) |
Pluto Passage Through Night
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Current position of Pluto
| Time | 21:52 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 7° |
| Azimuth | 233° |
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 |
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| Oct 16, 12:00 | -13° | 110° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 25m | −23° 38′ |
| Oct 16, 13:00 | -2° | 119° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 25m | −23° 38′ |
| Oct 16, 14:00 | 8° | 128° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 25m | −23° 38′ |
| Oct 16, 15:00 | 17° | 139° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 25m | −23° 38′ |
| Oct 16, 16:00 | 24° | 152° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 25m | −23° 38′ |
| Oct 16, 17:00 | 28° | 167° | south-east | Twilight | 20h 25m | −23° 38′ |
| Oct 16, 18:00 | 29° | 182° | south | Best view | 20h 25m | −23° 38′ |
| Oct 16, 19:00 | 27° | 198° | south-west | Visible | 20h 25m | −23° 38′ |
| Oct 16, 20:00 | 22° | 212° | south-west | Visible | 20h 25m | −23° 38′ |
| Oct 16, 21:00 | 14° | 224° | south-west | Visible | 20h 25m | −23° 38′ |
| Oct 16, 22:00 | 5° | 235° | south-west | Very low | 20h 25m | −23° 38′ |
| Oct 16, 23:00 | -5° | 244° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 25m | −23° 38′ |
| Oct 17, 00:00 | -16° | 252° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 25m | −23° 38′ |
| Oct 17, 01:00 | -28° | 260° | west | Below horizon | 20h 25m | −23° 38′ |
| Oct 17, 02:00 | -39° | 269° | west | Below horizon | 20h 25m | −23° 38′ |
| Oct 17, 03:00 | -51° | 278° | west | Below horizon | 20h 25m | −23° 38′ |
| Oct 17, 03:51 — Astronomical night ends | -61° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 25m | −23° 38′ |
| Oct 17, 04:00 | -63° | 293° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 25m | −23° 38′ |
| Oct 17, 04:21 — Twilight end | -67° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 25m | −23° 38′ |
| Oct 17, 04:51 — Civil sunrise | -72° | 314° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 25m | −23° 38′ |
| Oct 17, 05:00 | -73° | 319° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 25m | −23° 38′ |
| Oct 17, 05:19 — Sunrise | -75° | 333° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 25m | −23° 38′ |
| Oct 17, 06:00 | -76° | 10° | north | Below horizon | 20h 25m | −23° 38′ |
| Oct 17, 07:00 | -70° | 53° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 25m | −23° 38′ |
| Oct 17, 08:00 | -59° | 73° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 25m | −23° 38′ |
| Oct 17, 09:00 | -47° | 85° | east | Below horizon | 20h 25m | −23° 38′ |
| Oct 17, 10:00 | -35° | 95° | east | Below horizon | 20h 25m | −23° 38′ |
| Oct 17, 11:00 | -23° | 103° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 25m | −23° 38′ |
| Oct 17, 12:00 | -12° | 111° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 25m | −23° 38′ |