Euclid Observatory
Euclid Observatory is in the constellation of Aquila, at a distance of
Finder Charts
The sky charts below show, at different resolutions, the position of Euclid Observatory in the sky. Click on each chart to access the interactive star map tool.
The following map uses photographic imagery from the Digitized Sky Survey (DSS) to realistically visualize the precise position of Euclid Observatory against the stars in the background. The horizontal size of the map measures 60 arcminutes. Click on the image to access a more detailed full-screen view.
Equatorial Coordinates
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Additional Information
Rise and Set Times
The following table lists today's rise, transit and set times of Euclid Observatory from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Euclid Observatory from Earth is currently
The following graph shows the distance of Euclid Observatory from Earth as a function of time. In the chart the distance is measured in Astronomical Units and the data is sampled with an interval of 1 day.
Note: The values in this chart may not be entirely accurate around the time of closest approach for objects passing very close to Earth at high speed (e.g., Near-Earth Objects).
The value of the distance of Euclid Observatory from Earth is also available as a real time updated value in the live position tracker.
Closest Approach to Earth
In the period between July 2, 2023 and September 6, 2031, the closest approach of Euclid Observatory to Earth happened on Sunday 2 July 2023 at a distance of 0.000738 Astronomical Units, or 110,466 kilometers:
Note: the values for the closest approach are computed with a sampling interval of 1 day.
Orbit Visualization
The following chart is a 3D animated visualization of the orbit of Euclid Observatory relative to the other major objects in the Solar System.
15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Euclid Observatory computed for the past and next 7 days, with a 24 hours interval. Apparent celestial coordinates are provided.
| Date | Right AscensionR.A. | DeclinationDec. | MagnitudeMag | Constellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27 2025 | 19h 09m 13s | -09° 47’ 37” | N.A. | Aquila |
| Jun 28 2025 | 19h 09m 41s | -09° 38’ 35” | N.A. | Aquila |
| Jun 29 2025 | 19h 10m 07s | -09° 30’ 20” | N.A. | Aquila |
| Jun 30 2025 | 19h 10m 33s | -09° 22’ 49” | N.A. | Aquila |
| Jul 01 2025 | 19h 10m 59s | -09° 16’ 00” | N.A. | Aquila |
| Jul 02 2025 | 19h 11m 24s | -09° 09’ 53” | N.A. | Aquila |
| Jul 03 2025 | 19h 11m 51s | -09° 04’ 25” | N.A. | Aquila |
| Jul 04 2025 | 19h 12m 18s | -08° 59’ 32” | N.A. | Aquila |
| Jul 05 2025 | 19h 12m 46s | -08° 55’ 16” | N.A. | Aquila |
| Jul 06 2025 | 19h 13m 15s | -08° 51’ 33” | N.A. | Aquila |
| Jul 07 2025 | 19h 13m 44s | -08° 48’ 23” | N.A. | Aquila |
| Jul 08 2025 | 19h 14m 15s | -08° 45’ 44” | N.A. | Aquila |
| Jul 09 2025 | 19h 14m 46s | -08° 43’ 35” | N.A. | Aquila |
| Jul 10 2025 | 19h 15m 18s | -08° 41’ 56” | N.A. | Aquila |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Euclid Observatory: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Euclid Observatory?: Key information on where to find Euclid Observatory in the sky.
- Distance of Euclid Observatory from Earth: Find out how far Euclid Observatory is from Earth right now.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Euclid Observatory from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Euclid Observatory's position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: High precision real time tracker of Euclid Observatory's position using deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Euclid Observatory's computed ephemeris.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Euclid Observatory with respect to the major Solar System objects.