Polaris Australis Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Polaris Australis right now?
Polaris Australis is located in the constellation Octans. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Polaris Australis tonight
Polaris Australis visibility on 2026-11-06
Polaris Australis is Not visible tonight
Polaris Australis rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Polaris Australis is always below the horizon | - | |
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated  | 22:13 | -41° |
| Moonset | 10:25 | -39° |
| Polaris Australis transit | 13:39 | -39° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 | -39° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:34 | -41° |
Track Polaris Australis position throughout the night
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Finder Chart for Polaris Australis
Polaris Australis Passage Through Night
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Current position of Polaris Australis
| Time | 20:47 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -40° |
| Azimuth | 181° |
Here you can see the current position of Polaris 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.
When Is Polaris Australis Visible Throughout the Year?
| Date | Sat, 7 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:52 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:29 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 37m |
| Rise | Polaris Australis is always down |
| Set | Polaris Australis is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -39° |
| Transit time | 13:35 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 21h 08m 46s", Dec: -88° 57' 23s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Octans |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Polaris Australis, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when Polaris Australis is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Polaris Australis is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Polaris Australis
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 21h 08m 46s |
| Declination | -88° 57′ 23″ |
| Magnitude | 5.45 |
| Constellation | Octans |
| Elevation | -40.3° |
| Azimuth | 181.3° |
| Spectral type | F0III |