Where is Fomalhaut right now?
Fomalhaut is located in the constellation Pisces Austrinus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 20° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 1.17.
Twilight begins at 21:46 local time. At that moment, Fomalhaut will be 20° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 21:46 local time. At that moment, Fomalhaut will be 20° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track Fomalhaut position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Fomalhaut Tonight
The best observable position of Fomalhaut is near 20:00: 23° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
Fomalhaut will remain visible until February 2, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Fomalhaut is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Fomalhaut Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Fomalhaut moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 23° toward the south, and finishes toward the east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Fomalhaut
| Constellation | Pisces Austrinus |
| Elevation | 20° |
| Direction | south-west (199°) |
| Right Ascension | 22h 57m |
| Declination | −29° 37′ |
| Magnitude | 1.17 |
Fomalhaut Passage Through Night
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Current position of Fomalhaut
| Time | 21:46 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 20° |
| Azimuth | 199° |
Here you can see the current position of Fomalhaut 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.
Fomalhaut Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
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| Oct 16, 12:00 | -45° | 97° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 13:00 | -33° | 104° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 14:00 | -22° | 111° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 15:00 | -11° | 119° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 16:00 | -1° | 128° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 17:00 | 8° | 137° | south-east | Very low |
| Oct 16, 18:00 | 15° | 148° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 16, 19:00 | 20° | 161° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 16, 20:00 | 23° | 175° | south | Best view |
| Oct 16, 21:00 | 22° | 189° | south | Visible |
| Oct 16, 22:00 | 19° | 202° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 16, 23:00 | 14° | 215° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 17, 00:00 | 6° | 225° | south-west | Very low |
| Oct 17, 01:00 | -3° | 235° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 02:00 | -14° | 243° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 03:00 | -25° | 250° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 03:51 — Astronomical night ends | -34° | 257° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 04:00 | -36° | 258° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 04:21 — Twilight end | -40° | 260° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 04:51 — Civil sunrise | -46° | 264° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 05:00 | -48° | 265° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 05:19 — Sunrise | -52° | 268° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 06:00 | -60° | 274° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 07:00 | -72° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 08:00 | -81° | 329° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 09:00 | -79° | 50° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 10:00 | -68° | 77° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 11:00 | -56° | 89° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 12:00 | -44° | 97° | east | Below horizon |