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This Earth map lets you select the observer’s location used to calculate the bearing and elevation of celestial objects. The selected point determines how the sky, rise and set times, and object positions are shown.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Propus Position and Visibility Tonight

Propus

Where is Propus right now?

Propus is located in the constellation Gemini. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Open the interactive guide to Propus’s position and path tonight

Propus visibility on 2026-10-03

Propus Visible from before midnight until sunrise

Propus rise and set timetable

TimeElevation
Astronomical observing session begins18:15-26°
Moonrise, 56.5% illuminated 21:14-1°
Propus rise21:21
Astronomical observing session ends03:3871°
Twilight end (−12°)04:0874°
Propus transit04:3375°
Civil sunrise04:3975°
Sunrise05:0674°
Moonset12:53-11°

Track Propus position throughout the night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time
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Shift the map to change the time and observe Propus changing position in the night sky.

Finder Chart for Propus

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Propus Passage Through Night

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Current position of Propus

Time21:00
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Elevation-4°
Azimuth58°
Here you can see the current position of Propus 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 Propus Visible Throughout the Year?

Propus will remain visible until May 6, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. Time
DateSun, 4 October 2026
Astronomical observing session begins18:13
Astronomical observing session ends03:36
Astronomical observing duration9h 23m
Rise21:17
Set11:42
Elevation at transit75°
Transit time04:29
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 06h 14m 52s", Dec: 22° 30' 24s
Magnitude3
ConstellationGemini
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Propus, 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 Propus is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Propus

Coordinates and Visibility

Right Ascension06h 14m 53s
Declination22° 30′ 24″
Magnitude3.31
ConstellationGemini
Elevation-3.6°
Azimuth58°
Spectral typeM3III

More about Propus

  • Where is Propus right now?
  • When Is Propus Visible Throughout the Year?