Where is Polaris right now?
Polaris is located in the constellation Ursa Minor. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 38° toward the north, with an apparent magnitude of 1.97.
Twilight begins at 22:41 local time. At that moment, Polaris will be 38° above the horizon toward the north.
Twilight begins at 22:41 local time. At that moment, Polaris will be 38° above the horizon toward the north.
Track Polaris position throughout the night
← 27 September 2026 →
| Time | |
| Altitude | |
| Azimuth |
Shift the map to change the time and observe Polaris changing position in the night sky.
Where and When to Look for Polaris Tonight
The best observable position of Polaris is near 01:00: 38° 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 observing period, Polaris moves from the north, reaches its highest sampled position at 38° toward the north, and finishes toward the north.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Polaris
| Constellation | Ursa Minor |
| Elevation | 38° |
| Direction | north (1°) |
| Right Ascension | 02h 31m |
| Declination | +89° 15′ |
| Magnitude | 1.97 |
Polaris Passage Through Night
Double-click to unlock the map.
Current position of Polaris
| Time | 22:41 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 38° |
| 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
Select a row to move both interactive maps to that time.
| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 12:00 | 37° | 360° | north | Daylight |
| Sep 26, 13:00 | 37° | 360° | north | Daylight |
| Sep 26, 14:00 | 37° | 0° | north | Daylight |
| Sep 26, 15:00 | 37° | 0° | north | Daylight |
| Sep 26, 16:00 | 37° | 1° | north | Daylight |
| Sep 26, 17:00 | 37° | 1° | north | Twilight |
| Sep 26, 18:00 | 37° | 1° | north | Visible |
| Sep 26, 19:00 | 37° | 1° | north | Visible |
| Sep 26, 20:00 | 37° | 1° | north | Visible |
| Sep 26, 21:00 | 38° | 1° | north | Visible |
| Sep 26, 22:00 | 38° | 1° | north | Visible |
| Sep 26, 23:00 | 38° | 1° | north | Visible |
| Sep 27, 00:00 | 38° | 0° | north | Visible |
| Sep 27, 01:00 | 38° | 0° | north | Best view |
| Sep 27, 02:00 | 38° | 360° | north | Visible |
| Sep 27, 03:00 | 38° | 360° | north | Visible |
| Sep 27, 03:33 — Astronomical night ends | 38° | 359° | north | Visible |
| Sep 27, 04:00 | 38° | 359° | north | Visible |
| Sep 27, 04:03 — Twilight end | 38° | 359° | north | Twilight |
| Sep 27, 04:34 — Civil sunrise | 38° | 359° | north | Twilight |
| Sep 27, 05:00 | 38° | 359° | north | Twilight |
| Sep 27, 05:01 — Sunrise | 38° | 359° | north | Twilight |
| Sep 27, 06:00 | 38° | 359° | north | Daylight |
| Sep 27, 07:00 | 37° | 359° | north | Daylight |
| Sep 27, 08:00 | 37° | 359° | north | Daylight |
| Sep 27, 09:00 | 37° | 359° | north | Daylight |
| Sep 27, 10:00 | 37° | 359° | north | Daylight |
| Sep 27, 11:00 | 37° | 359° | north | Daylight |
| Sep 27, 12:00 | 37° | 360° | north | Daylight |