Asellus Australis Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Asellus Australis right now?
Asellus Australis is located in the constellation Cancer. Although Asellus Australis is currently 43° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Asellus Australis visibility on 2026-09-17
Asellus Australis Visible from early morning until sunrise
Asellus Australis rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Asellus Australis transit | 08:09 | 71° |
Moonrise, 24% illuminated  | 10:43 | 51° |
| Asellus Australis set | 15:06 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:41 | -31° |
| Moonset | 20:07 | -34° |
| Asellus Australis rise | 01:09 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:23 | 26° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 03:54 | 32° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:25 | 38° |
| Sunrise | 04:52 | 44° |
Track Asellus Australis position throughout the night
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Finder Chart for Asellus Australis
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| Object name | Asellus Australis |
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| Asellus Australis coordinates | 8.74475, 18.154309 |
| Center coordinates | 8.74475, 18.154309 |
Asellus Australis Passage Through Night
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Current position of Asellus Australis
| Time | 11:25 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 43° |
| Azimuth | 260° |
Here you can see the current position of Asellus Australis 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.
When Is Asellus Australis Visible Throughout the Year?
Asellus Australis will remain visible until June 3, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Thu, 17 September 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:37 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:17 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 40m |
| Rise | 01:09 |
| Set | 15:02 |
| Elevation at transit | 71° |
| Transit time | 08:05 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 08h 44m 41s", Dec: 18° 09' 15s |
| Magnitude | 4 |
| Constellation | Cancer |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Asellus Australis, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when Asellus Australis is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Asellus Australis is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Asellus Australis
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 08h 44m 41s |
| Declination | 18° 09′ 16″ |
| Magnitude | 3.94 |
| Constellation | Cancer |
| Elevation | 43.1° |
| Azimuth | 259.8° |
| Spectral type | K0III |