Kaus Borealis Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Kaus Borealis right now?
Kaus Borealis is located in the constellation Sagittarius. Although Kaus Borealis is currently 27° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:01 local time. At that moment, Kaus Borealis will be 27° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:01 local time. At that moment, Kaus Borealis will be 27° above the horizon toward the south.
Kaus Borealis visibility on 2026-09-23
Kaus Borealis Visible from sunset until before midnight
Kaus Borealis rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Kaus Borealis rise | 12:53 | |
Moonrise, 85.8% illuminated  | 15:09 | 19° |
| Sunset | 17:03 | 27° |
| Kaus Borealis transit | 17:27 | 27° |
| Civil sunset | 17:30 | 27° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:01 | 27° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:32 | 25° |
| Kaus Borealis set | 22:02 | |
| Moonset | 01:46 | -42° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:28 | -62° |
Track Kaus Borealis position throughout the night
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Finder Chart for Kaus Borealis
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| Object name | Kaus Borealis |
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| Kaus Borealis coordinates | 18.46618, -25.4217 |
| Center coordinates | 18.46618, -25.4217 |
Kaus Borealis Passage Through Night
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Current position of Kaus Borealis
| Time | 16:47 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 27° |
| Azimuth | 170° |
Here you can see the current position of Kaus Borealis 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.
When Is Kaus Borealis Visible Throughout the Year?
Kaus Borealis will remain visible until December 10, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Thu, 24 September 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:32 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:25 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 53m |
| Rise | 12:49 |
| Set | 21:58 |
| Elevation at transit | 27° |
| Transit time | 17:24 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 18h 27m 58s", Dec: -25° 25' 18s |
| Magnitude | 3 |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Kaus Borealis, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when Kaus Borealis is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Kaus Borealis is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Kaus Borealis
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 18h 27m 58s |
| Declination | -25° 25′ 18″ |
| Magnitude | 2.82 |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 26.5° |
| Azimuth | 169.8° |
| Spectral type | K1IIIb |