Where is Sun right now?
Sun is located in the constellation Libra, approximately 0.99 AU (148,371,168 km) from Earth. Although Sun is currently 59° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Where and When to Look for Sun Tonight
The best available observing time for Sun during this observing period is around 18:33, at 12° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Below horizon.
How Sun Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Sun moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 74° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track Sun position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Sun
| Constellation | Libra |
| Elevation | -12° |
| Direction | south-west (254°) |
| Elongation | 0° |
| Magnitude | -26.8 |
| Distance to Earth | 0.9917 AU (148,362,192 km) |
Sun Passage Through Night
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Current position of Sun
| Time | 18:33 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -12° |
| Azimuth | 254° |
Here you can see the current position of Sun 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.
Sun Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 12:00 | 74° | 195° | south-west | Above horizon | 14h 38m | −15° 27′ |
| Nov 4, 13:00 | 66° | 230° | south-west | Above horizon | 14h 38m | −15° 28′ |
| Nov 4, 14:00 | 53° | 244° | south-west | Above horizon | 14h 38m | −15° 29′ |
| Nov 4, 15:00 | 39° | 250° | south-west | Above horizon | 14h 39m | −15° 29′ |
| Nov 4, 16:00 | 25° | 253° | south-west | Above horizon | 14h 39m | −15° 30′ |
| Nov 4, 17:00 | 10° | 254° | south-west | Above horizon | 14h 39m | −15° 31′ |
| Nov 4, 18:00 | -4° | 254° | south-west | Below horizon | 14h 39m | −15° 32′ |
| Nov 4, 19:00 | -18° | 254° | south-west | Below horizon | 14h 39m | −15° 32′ |
| Nov 4, 20:00 | -33° | 251° | south-west | Below horizon | 14h 39m | −15° 33′ |
| Nov 4, 21:00 | -47° | 247° | south-west | Below horizon | 14h 40m | −15° 34′ |
| Nov 4, 22:00 | -60° | 237° | south-west | Below horizon | 14h 40m | −15° 35′ |
| Nov 4, 23:00 | -71° | 214° | south-west | Below horizon | 14h 40m | −15° 36′ |
| Nov 5, 00:00 | -74° | 166° | south-east | Below horizon | 14h 40m | −15° 36′ |
| Nov 5, 01:00 | -66° | 131° | south-east | Below horizon | 14h 40m | −15° 37′ |
| Nov 5, 02:00 | -53° | 117° | south-east | Below horizon | 14h 40m | −15° 38′ |
| Nov 5, 03:00 | -39° | 110° | south-east | Below horizon | 14h 41m | −15° 39′ |
| Nov 5, 04:00 | -25° | 107° | south-east | Below horizon | 14h 41m | −15° 39′ |
| Nov 5, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | -18° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon | 14h 41m | −15° 40′ |
| Nov 5, 04:53 — Twilight end | -12° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon | 14h 41m | −15° 40′ |
| Nov 5, 05:00 | -10° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon | 14h 41m | −15° 40′ |
| Nov 5, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | -6° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon | 14h 41m | −15° 40′ |
| Nov 5, 05:41 — Sunrise | -1° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon | 14h 41m | −15° 41′ |
| Nov 5, 06:00 | 4° | 106° | south-east | Above horizon | 14h 41m | −15° 41′ |
| Nov 5, 07:00 | 18° | 107° | south-east | Above horizon | 14h 41m | −15° 42′ |
| Nov 5, 08:00 | 33° | 109° | south-east | Above horizon | 14h 41m | −15° 42′ |
| Nov 5, 09:00 | 47° | 113° | south-east | Above horizon | 14h 42m | −15° 43′ |
| Nov 5, 10:00 | 60° | 123° | south-east | Above horizon | 14h 42m | −15° 44′ |
| Nov 5, 11:00 | 71° | 146° | south-east | Above horizon | 14h 42m | −15° 45′ |
| Nov 5, 12:00 | 74° | 194° | south-west | Above horizon | 14h 42m | −15° 45′ |