Pollux Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Pollux right now?
Pollux is located in the constellation Gemini. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 29 degrees toward the northeast from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 1.16.
Twilight begins at 21:28 local time, and at that moment, Pollux will appear at an altitude of 29 degrees toward the northeast.
Twilight begins at 21:28 local time, and at that moment, Pollux will appear at an altitude of 29 degrees toward the northeast.
Pollux Visibility on April 26
Pollux is visible from sunset through most of the night
Pollux Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 59.9% illuminated  | 12:13 | 35° |
| Pollux transit | 16:36 | 81° |
| Sunset | 17:50 | 72° |
| Civil sunset | 18:19 | 66° |
| Twighlight start | 18:53 | 60° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:28 | 53° |
| Pollux set | 00:11 | |
| Moon Set | 01:48 | -14° |
| Astrosession end | 02:42 | -19° |
| Pollux rise | 08:58 |
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 | 21:28 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Pollux elevation | 29° |
| Pollux Azimuth | 75° |
Here you can see the current position of the Pollux on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Pollux's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of Pollux
Pollux will be visible until May, 27, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
| Date | Mon, 27 April 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:28 |
| Twighlight end | 02:39 |
| Twighlight duration | 7h 11m |
| Rise | 08:58 |
| Set | 00:07 |
| Elevation at transit | 81° |
| Transit time | 16:32 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 07h 45m 18s", Dec: 28° 01' 34s |
| Magnitude | 1 |
| Constellation | Gemini |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Pollux, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Pollux is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Pollux is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Pollux
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 7.755277° |
| Declination | 28.026199° |
| Magnitude | 1.16 |
| Constellation | Gemini |
| Elevation | 29.2° |
| Azimuth | 75.5° |