Kaus Australis Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Kaus Australis right now?
Kaus Australis is located in the constellation Sagittarius. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 9 degrees toward the southwest from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 1.79.
Twilight begins at 03:00 local time, and at that moment, Kaus Australis will appear at an altitude of 9 degrees toward the southwest.
Twilight begins at 03:00 local time, and at that moment, Kaus Australis will appear at an altitude of 9 degrees toward the southwest.
Kaus Australis Visibility on March 04
Kaus Australis Not Visible Tonight
Kaus Australis Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Kaus Australis transit | 05:46 | 18° |
Moon Rise, 99.7% illuminated  | 16:38 | -76° |
| Astrosession begin | 17:30 | -86° |
| Kaus Australis rise | 01:48 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:08 | 10° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:08 | 15° |
| Sunrise | 04:35 | 17° |
| Moon Set | 05:10 | 18° |
| Kaus Australis set | 09:35 |
Track Kaus Australis Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for Kaus Australis
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| Object name | Kaus Australis |
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| Kaus Australis coordinates | 18.402867999999998, -34.384615999999994 |
| Center coordinates | 18.402867999999998, -34.384615999999994 |
Kaus Australis Passage Through Night
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Current position of Kaus Australis
| Time | 03:00 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Kaus Australis elevation | 9° |
| Kaus Australis Azimuth | -147° |
Here you can see the current position of the Kaus Australis on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Kaus Australis's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of Kaus Australis
Kaus Australis will be visible until November, 28, 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 | Thu, 5 March 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 17:26 |
| Twighlight end | 03:01 |
| Twighlight duration | 10h 34m |
| Rise | 01:45 |
| Set | 09:31 |
| Elevation at transit | 18° |
| Transit time | 05:38 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 18h 24m 10s", Dec: -34° 23' 04s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Kaus Australis, 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 Kaus Australis 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 Kaus Australis 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 Kaus Australis
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 18.402867999999998° |
| Declination | -34.384615999999994° |
| Magnitude | 1.79 |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 8.9° |
| Azimuth | -147.1° |