Where is Polaris right now?
Polaris is located in the constellation Ursa Minor. Although Polaris is currently 39° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 13:24 local time. At that moment, Polaris will be 40° above the horizon toward the north.
Twilight begins at 13:24 local time. At that moment, Polaris will be 40° above the horizon toward the north.
Where and When to Look for Polaris Tonight
The best available observing time for Polaris during this observing period is around 18:59, at 41° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
Polaris will be visible throughout the entire year. Its position changes only slightly, by no more than 1°. You can also see when Polaris is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Polaris Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Polaris moves from the north, reaches its highest sampled position at 41° toward the north, and finishes toward the north.
Track Polaris position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Polaris
| Constellation | Ursa Minor |
| Elevation | 40° |
| Direction | north (1°) |
| Right Ascension | 02h 31m |
| Declination | +89° 15′ |
| Magnitude | 1.97 |
Polaris Passage Through Night
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Current position of Polaris
| Time | 13:24 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 40° |
| Azimuth | 1° |
Here you can see the current position of Polaris 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 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 12:00 | 40° | 1° | north | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 13:00 | 40° | 1° | north | Twilight |
| Nov 6, 14:00 | 40° | 1° | north | Visible |
| Nov 6, 15:00 | 40° | 1° | north | Visible |
| Nov 6, 16:00 | 40° | 1° | north | Visible |
| Nov 6, 17:00 | 41° | 0° | north | Visible |
| Nov 6, 18:00 | 41° | 0° | north | Visible |
| Nov 6, 19:00 | 41° | 360° | north | Visible |
| Nov 6, 20:00 | 41° | 360° | north | Visible |
| Nov 6, 21:00 | 41° | 360° | north | Visible |
| Nov 6, 22:00 | 40° | 359° | north | Visible |
| Nov 6, 23:00 | 40° | 359° | north | Visible |
| Nov 7, 00:00 | 40° | 359° | north | Visible |
| Nov 7, 00:35 — Astronomical night ends | 40° | 359° | north | Visible |
| Nov 7, 01:00 | 40° | 359° | north | Visible |
| Nov 7, 01:07 — Twilight end | 40° | 359° | north | Twilight |
| Nov 7, 01:39 — Civil sunrise | 40° | 359° | north | Twilight |
| Nov 7, 02:00 | 40° | 359° | north | Twilight |
| Nov 7, 02:09 — Sunrise | 40° | 359° | north | Twilight |
| Nov 7, 03:00 | 40° | 359° | north | Daylight |
| Nov 7, 04:00 | 39° | 359° | north | Daylight |
| Nov 7, 05:00 | 39° | 360° | north | Daylight |
| Nov 7, 06:00 | 39° | 360° | north | Daylight |
| Nov 7, 07:00 | 39° | 0° | north | Daylight |
| Nov 7, 08:00 | 39° | 0° | north | Daylight |
| Nov 7, 09:00 | 39° | 0° | north | Daylight |
| Nov 7, 10:00 | 39° | 1° | north | Daylight |
| Nov 7, 11:00 | 40° | 1° | north | Daylight |
| Nov 7, 12:00 | 40° | 1° | north | Daylight |