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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
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37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Fomalhaut Position and Visibility Tonight

Fomalhaut

Where is Fomalhaut right now?

Fomalhaut is located in the constellation Pisces Austrinus. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.

Fomalhaut Visibility on April 05

Fomalhaut rises at sunrise

Fomalhaut Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Fomalhaut transit09:1323°
Fomalhaut set13:29
Astrosession begin19:03-62°
Moon Rise, 91.8% illuminated 20:37-80°
Astrosession end03:17-16°
Fomalhaut rise04:52
Moon Set06:2112°

Track Fomalhaut Position Throughout the Night

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Fomalhaut - Main Sequence Star

Fomalhaut is the brightest star in the constellation Piscis Austrinus and the eighteenth-brightest star in the night sky. It is a main sequence star located about 25 light-years away from Earth.

Fomalhaut has an apparent magnitude of 1.16 and is known for its surrounding debris disk, which is thought to contain a planetary system.

Finder Chart for Fomalhaut

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Object nameFomalhaut
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Fomalhaut coordinates22.960838, -29.622235999999997
Center coordinates22.960838, -29.622235999999997

Fomalhaut Passage Through Night

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Current position of Fomalhaut

Time13:31
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Fomalhaut elevation-0°
Fomalhaut Azimuth128°
Here you can see the current position of the Fomalhaut on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Fomalhaut's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Fomalhaut


Fomalhaut will become visible in May, 3. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from May, 3, Fomalhaut can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Time
DateSun, 5 April 2026
Twighlight start18:58
Twighlight end03:12
Twighlight duration8h 14m
Rise04:52
Set13:25
Elevation at transit23°
Transit time09:09
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 22h 57m 39s", Dec: -29° 37' 20s
Magnitude1
ConstellationPisces Austrinus
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Fomalhaut, 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 Fomalhaut 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 Fomalhaut

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension22.960838°
Declination-29.622235999999997°
Magnitude1.17
ConstellationPisces Austrinus
Elevation-0.3°
Azimuth128.2°