Kaus Media Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Kaus Media right now?
Kaus Media is located in the constellation Sagittarius. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Kaus Media visibility on 2026-10-03
Kaus Media Visible from sunset until before midnight
Kaus Media rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Kaus Media rise | 12:26 | |
| Kaus Media transit | 16:41 | 23° |
| Sunset | 16:47 | 23° |
| Civil sunset | 17:15 | 22° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 17:45 | 21° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:15 | 19° |
| Kaus Media set | 20:57 | |
Moonrise, 56.5% illuminated  | 21:14 | -3° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:38 | -75° |
| Moonset | 12:53 | 5° |
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Kaus Media Passage Through Night
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Current position of Kaus Media
| Time | 23:35 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -28° |
| Azimuth | 252° |
Here you can see the current position of Kaus Media 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 Media Visible Throughout the Year?
Kaus Media will remain visible until December 3, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sun, 4 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:10 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:32 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 23m |
| Rise | 12:22 |
| Set | 20:53 |
| Elevation at transit | 23° |
| Transit time | 16:37 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 18h 20m 59s", Dec: -29° 49' 41s |
| Magnitude | 3 |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Kaus Media, 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 Media is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Kaus Media is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Kaus Media
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 18h 20m 60s |
| Declination | -29° 49′ 41″ |
| Magnitude | 2.72 |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | -27.8° |
| Azimuth | 252.3° |
| Spectral type | K3III |