Polaris Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Polaris right now?
Polaris is located in the constellation Ursa Minor. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 37 degrees, Polaris is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:20 local time, and at that moment, Polaris will appear at an altitude of 38 degrees toward the north.
Twilight begins at 18:20 local time, and at that moment, Polaris will appear at an altitude of 38 degrees toward the north.
Polaris Visibility on March 25
Polaris is Not visible tonight
Polaris Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Polaris is always above the horizon | ||
Moon Rise, 29.9% illuminated  | 08:37 | 38° |
| Polaris transit | 13:29 | 38° |
| Sunset | 17:22 | 38° |
| Civil sunset | 17:49 | 38° |
| Astrosession begin | 18:51 | 37° |
| Polaris is always above the horizon | ||
| Moon Set | 00:30 | 37° |
| Astrosession end | 03:35 | 37° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:37 | 37° |
| Sunrise | 05:04 | 37° |
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 | 06:30 |
| 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
Polaris will be visible throughout the entire year. It will change its position slightly, moving no more than 1 degrees over time.
| Date | Wed, 25 March 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 18:46 |
| Twighlight end | 03:30 |
| Twighlight duration | 9h 44m |
| Rise | Polaris is always up |
| Set | Polaris is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 38° |
| Transit time | 13:26 |
| 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.
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 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.
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 Polaris
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 2.52975° |
| Declination | 89.26410899999999° |
| Magnitude | 1.97 |
| Constellation | Ursa Minor |
| Elevation | 37.2° |
| Azimuth | -0.9° |