Kaus Australis Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Kaus Australis right now?
Kaus Australis is located in the constellation Sagittarius. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 12° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 1.79.
Twilight begins at 18:57 local time. At that moment, Kaus Australis will be 12° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:57 local time. At that moment, Kaus Australis will be 12° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Kaus Australis visibility on 2026-10-03
Kaus Australis Visible from sunset until before midnight
Kaus Australis rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Kaus Australis rise | 12:51 | |
| Kaus Australis transit | 16:44 | 18° |
| Sunset | 16:47 | 18° |
| Civil sunset | 17:15 | 18° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 17:45 | 17° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:15 | 15° |
| Kaus Australis set | 20:38 | |
Moonrise, 56.5% illuminated  | 21:14 | -5° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:38 | -77° |
| Moonset | 12:53 | 1° |
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Kaus Australis Passage Through Night
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Current position of Kaus Australis
| Time | 18:57 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 12° |
| Azimuth | 208° |
Here you can see the current position of Kaus Australis 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 Kaus Australis Visible Throughout the Year?
Kaus Australis will remain visible until November 28, 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 | 12:47 |
| Set | 20:34 |
| Elevation at transit | 18° |
| Transit time | 16:40 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 18h 24m 10s", Dec: -34° 23' 04s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Kaus Australis, 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 Kaus Australis is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Kaus Australis is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Kaus Australis
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 18h 24m 10s |
| Declination | -34° 23′ 05″ |
| Magnitude | 1.79 |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 11.9° |
| Azimuth | 207.5° |
| Spectral type | B9.5III |