When Is Pollux Visible During the Year?

See how Pollux visibility changes through the year from your location. The graph shows its seasonal observing windows, while the table gives rise, transit and set times for selected dates.

Pollux will remain visible until May 27, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See Pollux

Based on the amount of time Pollux is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are January 2027, December 2026, February 2027.

Pollux Visibility Throughout the Year

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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Shift the map to change the time and observe Pollux changing position in the night sky.

Pollux Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date