Jupiter Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Jupiter right now?
Jupiter is located in the constellation Cancer, approximately 6.3 AU from Earth. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 58 degrees, Jupiter is not visible because it is daytime.
Jupiter Visibility on August 04
Jupiter rises at sunrise
Jupiter Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Jupiter transit | 10:58 | 71° |
| Jupiter set | 17:58 | |
| Astrosession begin | 19:54 | -19° |
Moon Rise, 72.5% illuminated  | 20:44 | -26° |
| Astrosession end | 02:34 | -14° |
| Jupiter rise | 03:56 | |
| Sunrise | 04:16 | 4° |
| Moon Set | 10:28 | 71° |
Track Jupiter Position Throughout the Night
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Shift the map to change the time and observe Jupiter changing position in the night sky.
Jupiter's Moon Positions
This section offers a comprehensive guide for observing the positions of Jupiter's largest moons—Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto—relative to Jupiter during nighttime. With a telescope, observers can track the rapid movements of these moons as they orbit the gas giant. Io, the closest moon, completes an orbit in just 1.8 days, while Callisto, the farthest of the four, takes about 16.7 days.
Upcoming Events
| Time | Description | Constellation |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, 13 December 2026 | Retrograde motion of Jupiter begins | Leo |
| Thu, 11 February 2027 | Jupiter is in Opposition | Leo |
| Tue, 13 April 2027 | Retrograde motion of Jupiter ends | Cancer |
Current position of Jupiter in Solar System
| Date | Tue, 4 August 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to Jupiter | 6.2993 AU (942,361,867km) |
| Elongation | 4° |
| Angular diameter | 31.3" |
| Magnitude | -1.8 |
Finder Chart for Jupiter
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| Object name | Jupiter |
| Field of view | |
| Limiting magnitude | |
| Jupiter coordinates | 8.67639, 18.83261 |
| Center coordinates | 8.67639, 18.83261 |
Jupiter Passage Through Night
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Current position of Jupiter
| Time | 13:00 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Jupiter elevation | 58° |
| Jupiter Azimuth | 244° |
Here you can see the current position of the Jupiter on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Jupiter's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of Jupiter
Jupiter will become visible in August, 22. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 22, Jupiter can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
| Date | Tue, 4 August 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:49 |
| Twighlight end | 02:27 |
| Twighlight duration | 7h 38m |
| Rise | 03:55 |
| Set | 17:54 |
| Elevation at transit | 71° |
| Transit time | 10:54 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 08h 40m 39s", Dec: 18° 49' 40s |
| Magnitude | -2 |
| Constellation | Cancer |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Jupiter, 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 Jupiter 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 Jupiter 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 Jupiter
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 8.67639° |
| Declination | 18.83261° |
| Magnitude | -1.8 |
| Constellation | Cancer |
| Elevation | 57.6° |
| Azimuth | 243.5° |
Basic Properties
| Mass, kg | 1.89819E+27 |
| Mean density, g/cm³ | 1.3262 +- .0003 |
Orbit
| Orbital period, days | 4332.589 d |
Rotation
| Sidereal rotation period, days | 9h 55m 29.711 s |
Surface & Atmosphere
| Surface gravity, m/s² | 28.34 |
| Escape velocity, km/s | 59.5 |
| Mean temperature, K | 165+-5 K |
Brightness
| Visual magnitude V(1,0) | -9.40 |
Data Acknowledgment
Our solar system data—including planetary physical and orbital parameters—comes from the Solar System OpenData API , maintained by Le Système Solaire. We thank Christophe and the contributors for making this open data available.