Kaus Australis Observation Details
Kaus Australis Daily Motion
Kaus Australis will be visible until January, 1, 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.
Kaus Australis Visibility Timetable on May 31
Kaus Australis Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 15.8% illuminated | 09:21 | -21° |
| Astrosession begin | 22:51 | -7° |
| Kaus Australis rise | 23:40 | |
| Moon Set | 00:51 | 8° |
| Kaus Australis transit | 03:20 | 16° |
| Astrosession end | 04:07 | 15° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:33 | 9° |
| Sunrise | 06:07 | 6° |
| Kaus Australis set | 06:59 |
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 | 03:35 |
| Latitude | 39.9625 |
| Longitude | -83.0061 |
| Kaus Australis elevation | 16° |
| Kaus Australis Azimuth | 177° |
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
| Date | Sun, 1 June 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 22:48 |
| Twighlight end | 04:01 |
| Twighlight duration | 5h 13m |
| Rise | 23:36 |
| Set | 06:55 |
| Elevation at transit | 16° |
| Transit time | 03:16 |
| 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.
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.