Where is Venus right now?
Venus is located in the constellation Virgo, approximately 0.29 AU (43,115,602 km) from Earth. Although Venus is currently 75° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.

Where and When to Look for Venus Tonight
The best available observing time for Venus during this observing period is around 05:13, at 11° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
Venus will remain visible until July 7, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Venus is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.

How Venus Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Venus moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 76° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track Venus position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Venus
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Elevation | -30° |
| Direction | south-west (255°) |
| Elongation | 18.2° |
| Magnitude | -4.4 |
| Distance to Earth | 0.2891 AU (43,253,232 km) |
Venus Passage Through Night
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Current position of Venus
| Time | 18:33 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -30° |
| Azimuth | 255° |
Here you can see the current position of Venus 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.
Venus Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 12:00 | 64° | 238° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 25m | −13° 17′ |
| Nov 4, 13:00 | 51° | 249° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 25m | −13° 16′ |
| Nov 4, 14:00 | 36° | 253° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 25m | −13° 15′ |
| Nov 4, 15:00 | 22° | 256° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 25m | −13° 14′ |
| Nov 4, 16:00 | 7° | 257° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 25m | −13° 13′ |
| Nov 4, 17:00 | -7° | 257° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 25m | −13° 12′ |
| Nov 4, 18:00 | -22° | 256° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 25m | −13° 11′ |
| Nov 4, 19:00 | -37° | 254° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 25m | −13° 10′ |
| Nov 4, 20:00 | -51° | 249° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 25m | −13° 09′ |
| Nov 4, 21:00 | -64° | 238° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 25m | −13° 08′ |
| Nov 4, 22:00 | -75° | 208° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 25m | −13° 08′ |
| Nov 4, 23:00 | -75° | 149° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 25m | −13° 07′ |
| Nov 5, 00:00 | -64° | 121° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 24m | −13° 06′ |
| Nov 5, 01:00 | -50° | 111° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 24m | −13° 05′ |
| Nov 5, 02:00 | -36° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 24m | −13° 04′ |
| Nov 5, 03:00 | -21° | 104° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 24m | −13° 03′ |
| Nov 5, 04:00 | -7° | 103° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 24m | −13° 02′ |
| Nov 5, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 0° | 103° | south-east | Very low | 13h 24m | −13° 02′ |
| Nov 5, 04:53 — Twilight end | 6° | 103° | south-east | Very low | 13h 24m | −13° 01′ |
| Nov 5, 05:00 | 8° | 103° | south-east | Very low | 13h 24m | −13° 01′ |
| Nov 5, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | 13° | 103° | south-east | Twilight | 13h 24m | −13° 01′ |
| Nov 5, 05:41 — Sunrise | 18° | 104° | south-east | Twilight | 13h 24m | −13° 00′ |
| Nov 5, 06:00 | 23° | 104° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 24m | −13° 00′ |
| Nov 5, 07:00 | 37° | 106° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 24m | −12° 59′ |
| Nov 5, 08:00 | 51° | 111° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 24m | −12° 58′ |
| Nov 5, 09:00 | 65° | 122° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 24m | −12° 57′ |
| Nov 5, 10:00 | 76° | 154° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 24m | −12° 57′ |
| Nov 5, 11:00 | 75° | 213° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 24m | −12° 56′ |
| Nov 5, 12:00 | 63° | 240° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 24m | −12° 55′ |