Pollux Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Pollux right now?
Pollux is located in the constellation Gemini. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 10° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 1.16.
Twilight begins at 01:17 local time. At that moment, Pollux will be 10° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 01:17 local time. At that moment, Pollux will be 10° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Pollux visibility on 2026-09-05
Pollux Visible from early morning until before midnight
Pollux rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Pollux transit | 07:57 | 81° |
| Pollux set | 15:32 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:02 | -23° |
Moonrise, 42.4% illuminated  | 22:14 | -17° |
| Pollux rise | 00:19 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:11 | 31° |
| Twilight end | 03:43 | 37° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:15 | 44° |
| Sunrise | 04:43 | 49° |
| Moonset | 14:04 | 14° |
Track Pollux Position Throughout the Night
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Pollux - Red Giant Star
Pollux is the brightest star in the constellation Gemini and the seventeenth-brightest star in the night sky. It is a red giant star located about 34 light-years away from Earth.
With an apparent magnitude of 1.14, Pollux is one of the closest giant stars to the Sun. It is part of the Gemini constellation and has a companion exoplanet.
Finder Chart for Pollux
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| Object name | Pollux |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| Pollux coordinates | 7.755277, 28.026199 |
| Center coordinates | 7.755277, 28.026199 |
Pollux Passage Through Night
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Current position of Pollux
| Time | 01:17 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 10° |
| Azimuth | 62° |
Here you can see the current position of Pollux 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 Pollux Visible Throughout the Year?
Pollux will remain visible until May 27, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sun, 6 September 2026 |
| Twilight start | 18:56 |
| Twilight end | 03:06 |
| Twilight duration | 8h 10m |
| Rise | 00:15 |
| Set | 15:24 |
| Elevation at transit | 81° |
| Transit time | 07:49 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 07h 45m 18s", Dec: 28° 01' 34s |
| Magnitude | 1 |
| Constellation | Gemini |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Pollux, 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 Pollux is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Pollux is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Pollux
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 07h 45m 19s |
| Declination | 28° 01′ 34″ |
| Magnitude | 1.16 |
| Constellation | Gemini |
| Elevation | 9.9° |
| Azimuth | 62.2° |
| Spectral type | K0IIIvar |