Kaus Borealis Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Kaus Borealis right now?
Kaus Borealis is located in the constellation Sagittarius. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 16 degrees toward the southwest from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 2.82.
Twilight begins at 02:58 local time, and at that moment, Kaus Borealis will appear at an altitude of 16 degrees toward the southwest.
Twilight begins at 02:58 local time, and at that moment, Kaus Borealis will appear at an altitude of 16 degrees toward the southwest.
Kaus Borealis Visibility on March 04
Kaus Borealis Not Visible Tonight
Kaus Borealis Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Kaus Borealis transit | 05:50 | 27° |
| Kaus Borealis set | 10:24 | |
Moon Rise, 99.7% illuminated  | 16:38 | -71° |
| Astrosession begin | 17:30 | -77° |
| Kaus Borealis rise | 01:11 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:08 | 17° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:08 | 23° |
| Sunrise | 04:35 | 25° |
| Moon Set | 05:10 | 27° |
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 | 18.466179, -25.4217 |
| Center coordinates | 18.466179, -25.4217 |
Kaus Borealis Passage Through Night
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Current position of Kaus Borealis
| Time | 02:58 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Kaus Borealis elevation | 16° |
| Kaus Borealis Azimuth | -141° |
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
Kaus Borealis will be visible until December, 10, 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 | 01:08 |
| Set | 10:16 |
| Elevation at transit | 27° |
| Transit time | 05:42 |
| 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.
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 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.
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 Borealis
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 18.466179° |
| Declination | -25.4217° |
| Magnitude | 2.82 |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 15.8° |
| Azimuth | -141° |