Where is Saturn right now?
Saturn is located in the constellation Cetus, approximately 8.58 AU (1,283,175,736 km) from Earth. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 18:33 local time. At that moment, Saturn will be 43° above the horizon toward the east.
Twilight begins at 18:33 local time. At that moment, Saturn will be 43° above the horizon toward the east.
Where and When to Look for Saturn Tonight
The best available observing time for Saturn during this observing period is around 21:38, at 89° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Best view.
Saturn will remain visible until March 19, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Saturn is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Saturn Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Saturn moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 85° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the east.
Track Saturn position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Saturn
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Elevation | 43° |
| Direction | east (88°) |
| Elongation | 146.6° |
| Magnitude | 0.5 |
| Distance to Earth | 8.5803 AU (1,283,594,610 km) |
Saturn Passage Through Night
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Current position of Saturn
| Time | 18:33 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 43° |
| Azimuth | 88° |
Here you can see the current position of Saturn 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.
Saturn Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 12:00 | -56° | 88° | east | Below horizon | 00h 37m | +01° 08′ |
| Nov 4, 13:00 | -41° | 89° | east | Below horizon | 00h 37m | +01° 08′ |
| Nov 4, 14:00 | -26° | 89° | east | Below horizon | 00h 37m | +01° 08′ |
| Nov 4, 15:00 | -11° | 89° | east | Below horizon | 00h 37m | +01° 07′ |
| Nov 4, 16:00 | 5° | 89° | east | Daylight | 00h 37m | +01° 07′ |
| Nov 4, 17:00 | 20° | 89° | east | Daylight | 00h 37m | +01° 07′ |
| Nov 4, 18:00 | 35° | 89° | east | Twilight | 00h 37m | +01° 07′ |
| Nov 4, 19:00 | 50° | 88° | east | Visible | 00h 37m | +01° 07′ |
| Nov 4, 20:00 | 65° | 87° | east | Visible | 00h 37m | +01° 07′ |
| Nov 4, 21:00 | 80° | 84° | east | Visible | 00h 37m | +01° 07′ |
| Nov 4, 22:00 | 85° | 283° | north-west | Visible | 00h 37m | +01° 07′ |
| Nov 4, 23:00 | 70° | 273° | west | Visible | 00h 37m | +01° 07′ |
| Nov 5, 00:00 | 55° | 272° | west | Visible | 00h 37m | +01° 07′ |
| Nov 5, 01:00 | 40° | 271° | west | Visible | 00h 37m | +01° 07′ |
| Nov 5, 02:00 | 25° | 271° | west | Visible | 00h 37m | +01° 07′ |
| Nov 5, 03:00 | 10° | 271° | west | Very low | 00h 37m | +01° 07′ |
| Nov 5, 04:00 | -5° | 271° | west | Below horizon | 00h 37m | +01° 07′ |
| Nov 5, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | -12° | 271° | west | Below horizon | 00h 37m | +01° 07′ |
| Nov 5, 04:53 — Twilight end | -19° | 271° | west | Below horizon | 00h 37m | +01° 07′ |
| Nov 5, 05:00 | -20° | 271° | west | Below horizon | 00h 37m | +01° 07′ |
| Nov 5, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | -25° | 271° | west | Below horizon | 00h 37m | +01° 07′ |
| Nov 5, 05:41 — Sunrise | -30° | 271° | west | Below horizon | 00h 37m | +01° 07′ |
| Nov 5, 06:00 | -35° | 271° | west | Below horizon | 00h 37m | +01° 07′ |
| Nov 5, 07:00 | -50° | 272° | west | Below horizon | 00h 37m | +01° 07′ |
| Nov 5, 08:00 | -65° | 273° | west | Below horizon | 00h 37m | +01° 07′ |
| Nov 5, 09:00 | -80° | 277° | west | Below horizon | 00h 37m | +01° 07′ |
| Nov 5, 10:00 | -85° | 78° | north-east | Below horizon | 00h 37m | +01° 06′ |
| Nov 5, 11:00 | -70° | 87° | east | Below horizon | 00h 37m | +01° 06′ |
| Nov 5, 12:00 | -55° | 88° | east | Below horizon | 00h 37m | +01° 06′ |