Where is Aquila right now?
The center of the constellation is currently 12° above the horizon toward the west.
Where and When to Look for Aquila Tonight
The best available observing time for Aquila during this observing period is around 21:47, at 12° above the horizon toward the west. Status: Best view.
How Aquila Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Aquila moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 57° toward the south, and finishes toward the east.
Track Aquila position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Aquila
| Constellation | Aquila |
| Elevation | 12° |
| Direction | west (267°) |
Aquila Passage Through Night
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Current position of Aquila
| Time | 21:47 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 12° |
| Azimuth | 267° |
Here you can see the current position of Aquila 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.
Aquila Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 12:00 | 19° | 99° | east | Daylight | 19h 30m | +04° 50′ |
| Oct 21, 13:00 | 31° | 110° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 30m | +04° 50′ |
| Oct 21, 14:00 | 42° | 123° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 30m | +04° 50′ |
| Oct 21, 15:00 | 51° | 140° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 30m | +04° 50′ |
| Oct 21, 16:00 | 56° | 164° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 30m | +04° 50′ |
| Oct 21, 17:00 | 57° | 191° | south | Twilight | 19h 30m | +04° 50′ |
| Oct 21, 18:00 | 52° | 216° | south-west | Visible | 19h 30m | +04° 50′ |
| Oct 21, 19:00 | 44° | 234° | south-west | Visible | 19h 30m | +04° 50′ |
| Oct 21, 20:00 | 33° | 248° | south-west | Visible | 19h 30m | +04° 50′ |
| Oct 21, 21:00 | 22° | 259° | west | Visible | 19h 30m | +04° 50′ |
| Oct 21, 22:00 | 10° | 269° | west | Very low | 19h 30m | +04° 50′ |
| Oct 21, 23:00 | -2° | 278° | west | Below horizon | 19h 30m | +04° 50′ |
| Oct 22, 00:00 | -14° | 287° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 30m | +04° 50′ |
| Oct 22, 01:00 | -25° | 298° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 30m | +04° 50′ |
| Oct 22, 02:00 | -35° | 311° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 30m | +04° 50′ |
| Oct 22, 03:00 | -42° | 327° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 30m | +04° 50′ |
| Oct 22, 03:55 — Astronomical night ends | -47° | 346° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 30m | +04° 50′ |
| Oct 22, 04:00 | -47° | 347° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 30m | +04° 50′ |
| Oct 22, 04:25 — Twilight end | -48° | 357° | north | Below horizon | 19h 30m | +04° 50′ |
| Oct 22, 04:56 — Civil sunrise | -47° | 8° | north | Below horizon | 19h 30m | +04° 50′ |
| Oct 22, 05:00 | -47° | 10° | north | Below horizon | 19h 30m | +04° 50′ |
| Oct 22, 05:24 — Sunrise | -46° | 18° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 30m | +04° 50′ |
| Oct 22, 06:00 | -43° | 30° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 30m | +04° 50′ |
| Oct 22, 07:00 | -36° | 47° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 30m | +04° 50′ |
| Oct 22, 08:00 | -26° | 61° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 30m | +04° 50′ |
| Oct 22, 09:00 | -15° | 71° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 30m | +04° 50′ |
| Oct 22, 10:00 | -4° | 81° | east | Below horizon | 19h 30m | +04° 50′ |
| Oct 22, 11:00 | 8° | 90° | east | Daylight | 19h 30m | +04° 50′ |
| Oct 22, 12:00 | 20° | 100° | east | Daylight | 19h 30m | +04° 50′ |