Polaris Observation Details
Polaris Daily Motion
Polaris is circumpolar, never setting below the horizon and always visible in the night sky from your location. It will change its position slightly, moving no more than 1 degrees over time.Polaris will be visible throughout the entire year. It will change its position slightly, moving no more than 1 degrees over time.
Polaris Visibility Timetable on August 31
Polaris Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Polaris is always above the horizon | ||
| Moon Rise, 46.4% illuminated | 11:58 | 37° |
| Sunset | 17:37 | 37° |
| Civil sunset | 18:05 | 37° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:10 | 37° |
| Polaris is always above the horizon | ||
| Moon Set | 21:19 | 37° |
| Polaris transit | 02:59 | 38° |
| Astrosession end | 03:06 | 38° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:11 | 38° |
| Sunrise | 04:39 | 38° |
Track Polaris Position Throughout the Night
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Where is Polaris right now?
Polaris is located in the constellation Ursa Minor, at right ascension 02h 31m 47s" and declination 89° 15' 50s. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 37 degrees, Polaris is not visible because it is daytime.Finder Chart for Polaris
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| Object name | Polaris |
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| 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 | 09:52 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Polaris elevation | 37° |
| 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 | Sun, 31 August 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 19:06 |
| Twighlight end | 02:59 |
| Twighlight duration | 8h 54m |
| Rise | Polaris is always up |
| Set | Polaris is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 38° |
| Transit time | 02:59 |
| 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.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Polaris
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 2.52975° |
| Declination | 89.26410899999999° |
| Magnitude | 1.97 |
| Constellation | Ursa Minor |
| Elevation | 37.2° |
| Azimuth | 0.9° |