Pollux Observation Details
Pollux Daily Motion
Tonight, observing Pollux may prove challenging owing to its low elevation. It will reach its transit at by 10:25 and set before sunset at 16:24. Rising near twilight's end at 04:22, it will fade away by 06:12, peaking at just 24° above the horizon.Pollux will become visible in September, 3. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from September, 3, Pollux can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Pollux Visibility Timetable on August 26
Pollux Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 9.6% illuminated | 09:11 | 57° |
| Pollux transit | 10:25 | 62° |
| Pollux set | 16:24 | |
| Astrosession begin | 20:14 | -48° |
| Moon Set | 21:31 | -59° |
| Pollux rise | 04:22 | |
| Astrosession end | 05:48 | 19° |
| Civil sunrise | 06:37 | 29° |
| Sunrise | 06:59 | 34° |
Track Pollux Position Throughout the Night
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Where is Pollux right now?
Pollux is located in the constellation Gemini, at right ascension 07h 45m 18s" and declination 28° 01' 34s. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.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 | 20:19 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Pollux elevation | -49° |
| Pollux Azimuth | 44° |
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
| Date | Wed, 27 August 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 20:11 |
| Twighlight end | 05:43 |
| Twighlight duration | 10h 32m |
| Rise | 04:22 |
| Set | 16:20 |
| Elevation at transit | 62° |
| Transit time | 10:21 |
| 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.
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.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Pollux
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 7.755277° |
| Declination | 28.026199° |
| Magnitude | 1.16 |
| Constellation | Gemini |
| Elevation | -49.1° |
| Azimuth | 44.1° |