Fomalhaut Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Fomalhaut right now?
Fomalhaut is located in the constellation Pisces Austrinus. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 20 degrees, Fomalhaut is not visible because it is daytime.
Fomalhaut Visibility on May 12
Fomalhaut is visible just before sunrise
Fomalhaut Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Astrosession begin | 19:49 | -75° |
Moon Rise, 28.9% illuminated  | 01:21 | -11° |
| Astrosession end | 02:18 | -1° |
| Fomalhaut rise | 02:27 | |
| Twighlight end | 02:57 | 4° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:32 | 9° |
| Sunrise | 04:02 | 13° |
| Fomalhaut transit | 06:43 | 23° |
| Fomalhaut set | 11:00 | |
| Moon Set | 13:43 | -29° |
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 name | Fomalhaut |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| Fomalhaut coordinates | 22.960838, -29.622235999999997 |
| Center coordinates | 22.960838, -29.622235999999997 |
Fomalhaut Passage Through Night
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Current position of Fomalhaut
| Time | 05:24 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Fomalhaut elevation | 20° |
| Fomalhaut Azimuth | -161° |
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 be visible until February, 2, 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 | Tue, 12 May 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:44 |
| Twighlight end | 02:13 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 30m |
| Rise | 02:27 |
| Set | 11:00 |
| Elevation at transit | 23° |
| Transit time | 06:43 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 22h 57m 39s", Dec: -29° 37' 20s |
| Magnitude | 1 |
| Constellation | Pisces 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.
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 Ascension | 22.960838° |
| Declination | -29.622235999999997° |
| Magnitude | 1.17 |
| Constellation | Pisces Austrinus |
| Elevation | 20.2° |
| Azimuth | -160.7° |