Nunki Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Nunki right now?
Nunki is located in the constellation Sagittarius. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 18° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 2.05.
Twilight begins at 19:37 local time. At that moment, Nunki will be 18° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 19:37 local time. At that moment, Nunki will be 18° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Nunki visibility on 2026-10-03
Nunki Visible from sunset until before midnight
Nunki rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Nunki rise | 12:45 | |
| Sunset | 16:47 | 26° |
| Civil sunset | 17:15 | 26° |
| Nunki transit | 17:15 | 26° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 17:45 | 26° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:15 | 25° |
Moonrise, 56.5% illuminated  | 21:14 | 5° |
| Nunki set | 21:46 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:38 | -67° |
| Moonset | 12:53 | 2° |
Track Nunki position throughout the night
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Nunki Passage Through Night
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Current position of Nunki
| Time | 19:37 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 18° |
| Azimuth | 213° |
Here you can see the current position of Nunki 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 Nunki Visible Throughout the Year?
Nunki will remain visible until December 16, 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 | 12:41 |
| Set | 21:42 |
| Elevation at transit | 26° |
| Transit time | 17:11 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 18h 55m 15s", Dec: -26° 17' 48s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Nunki, 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 Nunki is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Nunki is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Nunki
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 18h 55m 16s |
| Declination | -26° 17′ 48″ |
| Magnitude | 2.05 |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 18.1° |
| Azimuth | 213.3° |
| Spectral type | B2.5V |