Polaris Observation Details
Polaris Daily Motion
Polaris 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.
Polaris Visibility Timetable on August 05
Polaris Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 85.6% illuminated | 15:57 | -1° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:21 | -1° |
| Polaris rise | 00:32 | |
| Moon Set | 04:24 | 1° |
| Astrosession end | 05:50 | 1° |
| Polaris transit | 06:31 | 1° |
| Civil sunrise | 06:40 | 1° |
| Sunrise | 07:03 | 1° |
| Polaris set | 12:30 |
Track Polaris Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for Polaris
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| Object name | Polaris |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| Polaris coordinates | 2.52975, 89.26410899999999 |
| Center coordinates | 2.52975, 89.26410899999999 |
Polaris Passage Through Night
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Current position of Polaris
| Time | 14:02 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Polaris elevation | -0° |
| Polaris Azimuth | 1° |
Here you can see the current position of the Polaris on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Polaris's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of Polaris
| Date | Wed, 6 August 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 20:18 |
| Twighlight end | 05:45 |
| Twighlight duration | 9h 28m |
| Rise | 00:32 |
| Set | 12:30 |
| Elevation at transit | 1° |
| Transit time | 06:31 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 02h 31m 47s", Dec: 89° 15' 50s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Ursa Minor |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Polaris, 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 Polaris 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 Polaris 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.