Polaris (the "North Star") doesn't have a latitude. But that's OK, because latitude
is not what you're looking for. You're really trying to ask for its "elevation" ... the
angle between the horizon and Polaris in the sky.
That angle is equal to the observer's north latitude, so it would be easy to answer
if we knew what location you're actually interested in. Here are a few possibilities:
-- Massena NY . . . . . 44.9° above the northern horizon
-- Rochester NY . . . . 43.2° above the northern horizon
-- Buffalo NY . . . . . . 42.9° above the northern horizon
-- 85th St Transverse in Central Park, Manhattan . . . 40.8° above the northern horizon
The altitude of Polaris, also known as the North Star, is approximately equal to the latitude of the observer's location. Syracuse, New York, is situated at a latitude of about 43 degrees North, so the altitude of Polaris would be around 43 degrees above the northern horizon when viewed from Syracuse.
43 degrees
The altitude of Polaris, or the North Star, can be approximated by the observer's latitude. Syracuse, New York, is located at about 43 degrees North latitude, so the diagram representing the altitude of Polaris would show it at approximately 43 degrees above the northern horizon. This means that as an observer looks north, Polaris would appear elevated at that angle.
43 degrees
The altitude of Polaris, or its angle above the horizon, can be roughly estimated by the observer's latitude. Syracuse, New York, is located at approximately 43 degrees north latitude, so Polaris would be about 43 degrees above the northern horizon. This angle may vary slightly due to local topography and atmospheric conditions, but it generally remains close to this value.
The altitude of Polaris, also known as the North Star, is approximately equal to the observer's latitude. In Utica, New York, which is situated at about 43.1 degrees North latitude, Polaris would be observed at an altitude of roughly 43 degrees above the northern horizon. This means that if you are standing in Utica and looking north, Polaris would appear about 43 degrees up from the horizon.
The altitude of the North Star, or Polaris, from Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, is approximately equal to the observer's latitude. Hastings-on-Hudson is located at a latitude of about 40.99° N, so Polaris would be about 40.99° above the northern horizon. This means that if you face north, Polaris will be positioned at that angle above the ground.
New York City.
The altitude of Polaris, or the North Star, can be roughly estimated as equal to the latitude of the observer. Mamaroneck, New York, is situated at approximately 40.95° N latitude. Therefore, the altitude of Polaris from Mamaroneck would be about 40.95 degrees above the northern horizon.
Approximate latitude of center of Manhattan . . . 40.77° northApproximate latitude of center of Buenos Aires . . . 34.59° southDifference . . . 75.36 degrees
The approximate longitude of Watertown, NY is 76 degrees W.
An observer in New York measuring the altitude of Polaris at 42 degrees would typically be located at a latitude of approximately 42 degrees north. This aligns with parts of upstate New York, such as the northern regions around cities like Syracuse or Rochester. Since Polaris is positioned nearly directly above the North Pole, its altitude corresponds closely to the observer's latitude.