Galactic Center Tonight
Where is Galactic Center right now?
It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 13° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of .
Twilight begins at 18:52 local time. At that moment, Galactic Center will be 13° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:52 local time. At that moment, Galactic Center will be 13° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Galactic Center visibility on 2026-10-03
Galactic Center Visible from sunset until before midnight
Galactic Center rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Galactic Center rise | 11:47 | |
| Galactic Center transit | 16:06 | 24° |
| Sunset | 16:47 | 23° |
| Civil sunset | 17:15 | 22° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 17:45 | 20° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:15 | 17° |
| Galactic Center set | 20:25 | |
Moonrise, 56.5% illuminated  | 21:14 | -8° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:38 | -80° |
| Moonset | 12:53 | 10° |
Track Galactic Center position throughout the night
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Bright Sagittarius star fields and dust lanes in the direction of the Galactic Center.
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Galactic Center Passage Through Night
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Current position of Galactic Center
| Time | 18:52 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 13° |
| Azimuth | 217° |
Here you can see the current position of Galactic Center 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 Galactic Center Visible Throughout the Year?
Galactic Center will remain visible until November 25, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sun, 4 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:13 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:36 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 23m |
| Rise | 11:43 |
| Set | 20:21 |
| Elevation at transit | 24° |
| Transit time | 16:02 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 17h 45m 39s", Dec: -29° 00' 28s |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Galactic Center, 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 Galactic Center is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Galactic Center is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Galactic Center
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 17h 45m 40s |
| Declination | -29° 00′ 28″ |
| Elevation | 13° |
| Azimuth | 216.7° |