Kaus Borealis Observation Details
Kaus Borealis Daily Motion
Kaus Borealis rise at 17:28, and will be at 24° when twilight starts at 21:20. It will reach its transit at 25° at 21:53, and will set at 02:18, before twighlight ends at 05:49.Kaus Borealis 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 Borealis Visibility Timetable on August 23
Kaus Borealis Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 0.8% illuminated | 05:57 | -39° |
| Kaus Borealis rise | 17:28 | |
| Moon Set | 20:15 | 21° |
| Sunset | 20:16 | 21° |
| Civil sunset | 20:46 | 23° |
| Kaus Borealis transit | 21:53 | 25° |
| Astrosession begin | 21:56 | 25° |
| Kaus Borealis set | 02:18 | |
| Astrosession end | 05:13 | -31° |
Track Kaus Borealis Position Throughout the Night
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Where is Kaus Borealis right now?
Kaus Borealis is located in the constellation Sagittarius, at right ascension 18h 27m 58s" and declination -25° 25' 18s. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 6 degrees, Kaus Borealis is not visible because it is daytime.Finder Chart for Kaus Borealis
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| Object name | Kaus Borealis |
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| Kaus Borealis coordinates | 18.466179, -25.4217 |
| Center coordinates | 18.466179, -25.4217 |
Kaus Borealis Passage Through Night
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Current position of Kaus Borealis
| Time | 18:08 |
| Latitude | 39.9625 |
| Longitude | -83.0061 |
| Kaus Borealis elevation | 6° |
| Kaus Borealis Azimuth | -131° |
Here you can see the current position of the Kaus Borealis on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Kaus Borealis's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of Kaus Borealis
| Date | Sat, 23 August 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 21:52 |
| Twighlight end | 05:07 |
| Twighlight duration | 7h 15m |
| Rise | 17:24 |
| Set | 02:14 |
| Elevation at transit | 25° |
| Transit time | 21:49 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 18h 27m 58s", Dec: -25° 25' 18s |
| Magnitude | 3 |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Kaus Borealis, 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 Borealis 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 Borealis 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.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Kaus Borealis
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 18.466179° |
| Declination | -25.4217° |
| Magnitude | 2.82 |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 6.1° |
| Azimuth | -130.7° |