Where is Pollux right now?
Pollux is located in the constellation Gemini. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 18° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 1.16.
Twilight begins at 02:05 local time. At that moment, Pollux will be 18° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 02:05 local time. At that moment, Pollux will be 18° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track Pollux Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for Pollux Tonight
The best observable position of Pollux is near 04:16: 45° above the horizon toward the east. Status: Best view.
Pollux will remain visible until May 27, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Pollux is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Pollux Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Pollux moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 45° toward the east, and finishes toward the west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Pollux
| Constellation | Gemini |
| Elevation | 18° |
| Direction | north-east (68°) |
| Right Ascension | 07h 45m |
| Declination | +28° 01′ |
| Magnitude | 1.16 |
Pollux Passage Through Night
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Current position of Pollux
| Time | 02:05 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 18° |
| Azimuth | 68° |
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.
Pollux Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 12:00 | 38° | 279° | west | Daylight |
| Sep 5, 13:00 | 26° | 286° | north-west | Daylight |
| Sep 5, 14:00 | 15° | 294° | north-west | Daylight |
| Sep 5, 15:00 | 5° | 302° | north-west | Daylight |
| Sep 5, 16:00 | -5° | 311° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 5, 17:00 | -13° | 322° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 5, 18:00 | -20° | 334° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 5, 19:00 | -23° | 347° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 5, 20:00 | -25° | 2° | north | Below horizon |
| Sep 5, 21:00 | -23° | 16° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 5, 22:00 | -18° | 30° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 5, 23:00 | -11° | 41° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 6, 00:00 | -2° | 51° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 6, 01:00 | 7° | 60° | north-east | Very low |
| Sep 6, 02:00 | 18° | 68° | north-east | Visible |
| Sep 6, 03:00 | 30° | 76° | north-east | Visible |
| Sep 6, 03:12 — Astronomical night ends | 32° | 77° | north-east | Visible |
| Sep 6, 03:44 — Twilight end | 38° | 81° | east | Twilight |
| Sep 6, 04:00 | 41° | 83° | east | Twilight |
| Sep 6, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 45° | 86° | east | Twilight |
| Sep 6, 04:43 — Sunrise | 50° | 89° | east | Twilight |
| Sep 6, 05:00 | 53° | 92° | east | Daylight |
| Sep 6, 06:00 | 65° | 104° | south-east | Daylight |
| Sep 6, 07:00 | 76° | 128° | south-east | Daylight |
| Sep 6, 08:00 | 80° | 193° | south-west | Daylight |
| Sep 6, 09:00 | 73° | 243° | south-west | Daylight |
| Sep 6, 10:00 | 61° | 261° | west | Daylight |
| Sep 6, 11:00 | 49° | 271° | west | Daylight |
| Sep 6, 12:00 | 37° | 279° | west | Daylight |