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.
Where and When to Look for Polaris Australis Tonight
Polaris Australis is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 39° below the horizon near 14:00.
How Polaris Australis Moves Across the Sky
Polaris Australis remains below the horizon throughout this 24-hour period, moving from the south toward the south. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 39° toward the south.
Track Polaris Australis position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Polaris Australis
| Constellation | Octans |
| Elevation | -40° |
| Direction | south (181°) |
| Right Ascension | 21h 08m |
| Declination | −88° 57′ |
| Magnitude | 5.45 |
Polaris Australis Passage Through Night
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Current position of Polaris Australis
| Time | 21:07 |
| 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.
Polaris Australis Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 12:00 | -39° | 179° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | -39° | 180° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | -39° | 180° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | -39° | 180° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | -39° | 181° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | -39° | 181° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | -40° | 181° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | -40° | 181° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | -40° | 181° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | -40° | 181° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | -41° | 181° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | -41° | 181° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | -41° | 181° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | -41° | 180° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | -41° | 180° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | -41° | 180° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | -41° | 180° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | -41° | 180° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | -41° | 180° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | -41° | 180° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | -41° | 179° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | -41° | 179° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | -40° | 179° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | -40° | 179° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | -40° | 179° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | -40° | 179° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | -39° | 179° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | -39° | 179° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | -39° | 179° | south | Below horizon |