Arcturus Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Arcturus right now?
Arcturus is located in the constellation Bootes. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 47 degrees toward the southwest from your location, with an apparent magnitude of -0.05.
Twilight begins at 22:39 local time, and at that moment, Arcturus will appear at an altitude of 47 degrees toward the southwest.
Twilight begins at 22:39 local time, and at that moment, Arcturus will appear at an altitude of 47 degrees toward the southwest.
Arcturus Visibility on March 03
Arcturus is visible in the early morning sky until sunrise
Arcturus Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 99.7% illuminated  | 15:32 | -28° |
| Astrosession begin | 17:29 | -12° |
| Arcturus rise | 18:37 | |
| Arcturus transit | 01:38 | 72° |
| Astrosession end | 03:09 | 63° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:09 | 52° |
| Sunrise | 04:37 | 47° |
| Moon Set | 04:41 | 46° |
| Arcturus set | 08:38 |
Track Arcturus Position Throughout the Night
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Arcturus - Red Giant Star
Arcturus is the brightest star in the constellation Boötes and the fourth-brightest star in the night sky. It is a red giant star approximately 36.7 light-years away from Earth.
With an apparent magnitude of -0.05, Arcturus is one of the most luminous stars in the Sun's neighborhood and is often used in celestial navigation. It is larger and cooler than the Sun, giving it a distinct orange hue.
Finder Chart for Arcturus
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| Object name | Arcturus |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| Arcturus coordinates | 14.261029999999998, 19.18241 |
| Center coordinates | 14.261029999999998, 19.18241 |
Arcturus Passage Through Night
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Current position of Arcturus
| Time | 22:39 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Arcturus elevation | 47° |
| Arcturus Azimuth | -102° |
Here you can see the current position of the Arcturus on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Arcturus's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of Arcturus
Arcturus will be visible until September, 15, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
| Date | Wed, 4 March 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 17:25 |
| Twighlight end | 03:02 |
| Twighlight duration | 10h 37m |
| Rise | 18:34 |
| Set | 08:34 |
| Elevation at transit | 72° |
| Transit time | 01:34 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 14h 15m 39s", Dec: 19° 10' 56s |
| Magnitude | -0 |
| Constellation | Bootes |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Arcturus, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Arcturus is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Arcturus is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Arcturus
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 14.261029999999998° |
| Declination | 19.18241° |
| Magnitude | -0.05 |
| Constellation | Bootes |
| Elevation | 47.1° |
| Azimuth | -102.3° |