Where is Naos right now?
Naos is located in the constellation Puppis. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for Naos Tonight
The best available observing time for Naos during this observing period is around 03:57, at 11° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
Naos will remain visible until May 11, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Naos is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Naos Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Naos moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 13° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track Naos position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Naos
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Elevation | -86° |
| Direction | south-east (132°) |
| Right Ascension | 08h 03m |
| Declination | −40° 00′ |
| Magnitude | 2.21 |
Naos Passage Through Night
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Current position of Naos
| Time | 17:17 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -86° |
| Azimuth | 132° |
Here you can see the current position of Naos 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.
Naos Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 12:00 | -33° | 242° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 13:00 | -44° | 247° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 14:00 | -55° | 251° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 15:00 | -66° | 254° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 16:00 | -78° | 253° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 17:00 | -87° | 186° | south | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 18:00 | -78° | 108° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 19:00 | -67° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 20:00 | -55° | 109° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 21:00 | -44° | 113° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 22:00 | -33° | 118° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 23:00 | -23° | 124° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 00:00 | -13° | 130° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 01:00 | -5° | 138° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 02:00 | 2° | 147° | south-east | Very low |
| Oct 24, 03:00 | 8° | 157° | south-east | Very low |
| Oct 24, 03:57 — Astronomical night ends | 11° | 168° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 24, 04:00 | 11° | 168° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 24, 04:27 — Twilight end | 12° | 174° | south | Twilight |
| Oct 24, 04:58 — Civil sunrise | 13° | 180° | south | Twilight |
| Oct 24, 05:00 | 13° | 180° | south | Twilight |
| Oct 24, 05:25 — Sunrise | 12° | 185° | south | Twilight |
| Oct 24, 06:00 | 11° | 192° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 07:00 | 8° | 203° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 08:00 | 2° | 213° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 09:00 | -5° | 222° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 10:00 | -14° | 230° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 11:00 | -23° | 236° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 12:00 | -34° | 242° | south-west | Below horizon |