Where is Capricornus right now?
It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 14:30 local time. At that moment, Capricornus will be 33° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 14:30 local time. At that moment, Capricornus will be 33° above the horizon toward the south.
Where and When to Look for Capricornus Tonight
The best available observing time for Capricornus during this observing period is around 14:50, at 33° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How Capricornus Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Capricornus moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 33° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track Capricornus position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Capricornus
| Constellation | Capricornus |
| Elevation | 33° |
| Direction | south (175°) |
Capricornus Passage Through Night
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Current position of Capricornus
| Time | 14:30 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 33° |
| Azimuth | 175° |
Here you can see the current position of Capricornus 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.
Capricornus Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 12:00 | 21° | 136° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 57m | −16° 50′ |
| Oct 31, 13:00 | 28° | 150° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 57m | −16° 50′ |
| Oct 31, 14:00 | 32° | 166° | south-east | Twilight | 20h 57m | −16° 50′ |
| Oct 31, 15:00 | 33° | 183° | south | Visible | 20h 57m | −16° 50′ |
| Oct 31, 16:00 | 31° | 200° | south-west | Visible | 20h 57m | −16° 50′ |
| Oct 31, 17:00 | 25° | 215° | south-west | Visible | 20h 57m | −16° 50′ |
| Oct 31, 18:00 | 18° | 228° | south-west | Visible | 20h 57m | −16° 50′ |
| Oct 31, 19:00 | 8° | 240° | south-west | Very low | 20h 57m | −16° 50′ |
| Oct 31, 20:00 | -2° | 250° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 57m | −16° 50′ |
| Oct 31, 21:00 | -13° | 259° | west | Below horizon | 20h 57m | −16° 50′ |
| Oct 31, 22:00 | -25° | 268° | west | Below horizon | 20h 57m | −16° 50′ |
| Oct 31, 23:00 | -36° | 278° | west | Below horizon | 20h 57m | −16° 50′ |
| Nov 1, 00:00 | -47° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 57m | −16° 50′ |
| Nov 1, 01:00 | -57° | 307° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 57m | −16° 50′ |
| Nov 1, 01:29 — Astronomical night ends | -61° | 319° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 57m | −16° 50′ |
| Nov 1, 02:00 | -65° | 333° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 57m | −16° 50′ |
| Nov 1, 02:01 — Twilight end | -65° | 334° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 57m | −16° 50′ |
| Nov 1, 02:33 — Civil sunrise | -67° | 352° | north | Below horizon | 20h 57m | −16° 50′ |
| Nov 1, 03:00 | -67° | 8° | north | Below horizon | 20h 57m | −16° 50′ |
| Nov 1, 03:02 — Sunrise | -67° | 10° | north | Below horizon | 20h 57m | −16° 50′ |
| Nov 1, 04:00 | -62° | 40° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 57m | −16° 50′ |
| Nov 1, 05:00 | -53° | 61° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 57m | −16° 50′ |
| Nov 1, 06:00 | -42° | 76° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 57m | −16° 50′ |
| Nov 1, 07:00 | -31° | 87° | east | Below horizon | 20h 57m | −16° 50′ |
| Nov 1, 08:00 | -19° | 96° | east | Below horizon | 20h 57m | −16° 50′ |
| Nov 1, 09:00 | -8° | 105° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 57m | −16° 50′ |
| Nov 1, 10:00 | 3° | 115° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 57m | −16° 50′ |
| Nov 1, 11:00 | 13° | 125° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 57m | −16° 50′ |
| Nov 1, 12:00 | 21° | 137° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 57m | −16° 50′ |
| Nov 1, 13:00 | 28° | 151° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 57m | −16° 50′ |