Where is Kaus Australis right now?
Kaus Australis is located in the constellation Sagittarius. Although Kaus Australis is currently 16° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 17:54 local time. At that moment, Kaus Australis will be 17° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 17:54 local time. At that moment, Kaus Australis will be 17° above the horizon toward the south.
Track Kaus Australis position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Kaus Australis Tonight
The best observable position of Kaus Australis is near 18:00: 17° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
Kaus Australis will remain visible until November 28, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Kaus Australis is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Kaus Australis Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Kaus Australis moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 17° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Kaus Australis
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 17° |
| Direction | south (190°) |
| Right Ascension | 18h 24m |
| Declination | −34° 23′ |
| Magnitude | 1.79 |
Kaus Australis Passage Through Night
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Current position of Kaus Australis
| Time | 17:54 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 17° |
| Azimuth | 190° |
Here you can see the current position of Kaus Australis 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.
Kaus Australis Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
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| Sep 26, 12:00 | -11° | 125° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 26, 13:00 | -2° | 133° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 26, 14:00 | 6° | 142° | south-east | Daylight |
| Sep 26, 15:00 | 12° | 153° | south-east | Daylight |
| Sep 26, 16:00 | 17° | 165° | south-east | Daylight |
| Sep 26, 17:00 | 18° | 178° | south | Twilight |
| Sep 26, 18:00 | 17° | 191° | south | Best view |
| Sep 26, 19:00 | 14° | 203° | south-west | Visible |
| Sep 26, 20:00 | 8° | 215° | south-west | Very low |
| Sep 26, 21:00 | 0° | 224° | south-west | Very low |
| Sep 26, 22:00 | -9° | 233° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 26, 23:00 | -19° | 241° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 27, 00:00 | -29° | 247° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 27, 01:00 | -41° | 254° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 27, 02:00 | -52° | 260° | west | Below horizon |
| Sep 27, 03:00 | -64° | 267° | west | Below horizon |
| Sep 27, 03:33 — Astronomical night ends | -71° | 272° | west | Below horizon |
| Sep 27, 04:00 | -76° | 277° | west | Below horizon |
| Sep 27, 04:03 — Twilight end | -77° | 278° | west | Below horizon |
| Sep 27, 04:34 — Civil sunrise | -83° | 292° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 27, 05:00 | -87° | 336° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 27, 05:01 — Sunrise | -87° | 340° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 27, 06:00 | -79° | 79° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 27, 07:00 | -67° | 91° | east | Below horizon |
| Sep 27, 08:00 | -55° | 99° | east | Below horizon |
| Sep 27, 09:00 | -43° | 105° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 27, 10:00 | -32° | 111° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 27, 11:00 | -21° | 118° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 27, 12:00 | -11° | 125° | south-east | Below horizon |