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It is not visible at or south of the Equator.

Theoretically , it would appear on the horizon.

Remember the Pole Star is overhead at 90 degree N. (The North Pole). So when you have reached the Equator, your angle has changed by 90 degrees because you are now at 0(zero) degrees. So viewing the sky Polaris (Pole Star) will has now changed its angle by 90 degrees. So from being overhead, a 90 degree angle will be the horizon.

You don't see Polaris at the Equator, because of the density of the atmosphere, dust and dirt and moisture in the atmosphere.

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