Where is Propus right now?
Propus is located in the constellation Gemini. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 4° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 3.31.
Twilight begins at 21:43 local time. At that moment, Propus will be 4° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 21:43 local time. At that moment, Propus will be 4° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track Propus position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Propus Tonight
The best observable position of Propus is near 04:08: 74° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
Propus will remain visible until May 6, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Propus is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Propus Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Propus moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 74° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Propus
| Constellation | Gemini |
| Elevation | 4° |
| Direction | north-east (65°) |
| Right Ascension | 06h 14m |
| Declination | +22° 30′ |
| Magnitude | 3.31 |
Propus Passage Through Night
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Current position of Propus
| Time | 21:43 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 4° |
| Azimuth | 65° |
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.
Propus Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | -2° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | -11° | 310° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | -20° | 322° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | -26° | 335° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | -30° | 351° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | -30° | 7° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | -27° | 22° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | -21° | 36° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | -13° | 48° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | -4° | 58° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | 7° | 67° | north-east | Very low |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | 18° | 75° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | 30° | 83° | east | Visible |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | 42° | 92° | east | Visible |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | 54° | 103° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | 65° | 120° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | 71° | 137° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | 73° | 152° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | 74° | 159° | south-east | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | 75° | 185° | south | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | 74° | 203° | south-west | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | 74° | 208° | south-west | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | 66° | 238° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | 55° | 255° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | 43° | 267° | west | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | 31° | 276° | west | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | 20° | 284° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | 8° | 292° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | -2° | 301° | north-west | Below horizon |