Where is Neptune?

Neptune is currently in the constellation of Pisces. The current Right Ascension is 23h 56m 23s and the Declination is -01° 43’ 55”.

Right now, from the selected location (Greenwich, United Kingdom edit_location_alt), Neptune can be observed looking in the South-South-East direction at an altitude of 36° degrees above the horizon (view Neptune position on a interactive sky map). Given its current brightness (magnitude 7.81), Neptune is visible with the help of a binocular with a 30-40mm aperture, easy with a small telescope.

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Map showing Neptune in Pisces on April, 27 2024
Field of view: 50x30 degrees
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 = visible to the naked eye
 = binocular, brighter than 10th magnitude

radio_button_checked Current altitude ≥ 30°   radio_button_checked Current altitude < 30°   radio_button_checked Below the horizon

 From: Greenwich, United Kingdom edit_location_alt

See also the following additional resources about Neptune