Where is Auriga right now?
The center of the constellation is currently 66° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Where and When to Look for Auriga Tonight
The best available observing time for Auriga during this observing period is around 02:48, at 86° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
How Auriga Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Auriga moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 85° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track Auriga position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Auriga
| Constellation | Auriga |
| Elevation | -4° |
| Direction | north-east (27°) |
Auriga Passage Through Night
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Current position of Auriga
| Time | 17:18 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -4° |
| Azimuth | 27° |
Here you can see the current position of Auriga 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.
Auriga Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 22, 12:00 | -2° | 330° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 47m | +41° 32′ |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | -7° | 340° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 47m | +41° 32′ |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | -10° | 350° | north | Below horizon | 05h 47m | +41° 32′ |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | -11° | 2° | north | Below horizon | 05h 47m | +41° 32′ |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | -9° | 13° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 47m | +41° 32′ |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | -6° | 24° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 47m | +41° 32′ |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | 0° | 34° | north-east | Very low | 05h 47m | +41° 32′ |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | 7° | 42° | north-east | Very low | 05h 47m | +41° 32′ |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | 16° | 50° | north-east | Visible | 05h 47m | +41° 32′ |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | 26° | 56° | north-east | Visible | 05h 47m | +41° 32′ |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | 36° | 61° | north-east | Visible | 05h 47m | +41° 32′ |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | 46° | 66° | north-east | Visible | 05h 47m | +41° 32′ |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | 58° | 69° | north-east | Visible | 05h 47m | +41° 32′ |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | 69° | 70° | north-east | Visible | 05h 47m | +41° 32′ |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | 80° | 62° | north-east | Visible | 05h 47m | +41° 32′ |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | 85° | 332° | north-west | Visible | 05h 47m | +41° 32′ |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | 76° | 293° | north-west | Visible | 05h 47m | +41° 32′ |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | 75° | 292° | north-west | Visible | 05h 47m | +41° 32′ |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | 71° | 290° | north-west | Twilight | 05h 47m | +41° 32′ |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | 65° | 290° | north-west | Twilight | 05h 47m | +41° 32′ |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | 64° | 290° | north-west | Twilight | 05h 47m | +41° 32′ |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | 60° | 290° | north-west | Twilight | 05h 47m | +41° 32′ |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | 53° | 292° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 47m | +41° 32′ |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | 42° | 296° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 47m | +41° 32′ |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | 32° | 301° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 47m | +41° 32′ |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | 22° | 306° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 47m | +41° 32′ |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | 12° | 313° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 47m | +41° 32′ |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | 4° | 321° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 47m | +41° 32′ |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | -2° | 330° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 47m | +41° 32′ |