Where is Centaurus right now?
It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for Centaurus Tonight
The highest sampled position of Centaurus is near 10:00: 2° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Daylight.
How Centaurus Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Centaurus moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 2° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track Centaurus position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Centaurus
| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Elevation | -41° |
| Direction | south-west (232°) |
Centaurus Passage Through Night
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Current position of Centaurus
| Time | 17:18 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -41° |
| Azimuth | 232° |
Here you can see the current position of Centaurus 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.
Centaurus Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 12:00 | -2° | 200° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | -7° | 208° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | -14° | 216° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | -21° | 222° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | -30° | 227° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | -39° | 231° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | -48° | 233° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | -58° | 232° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | -67° | 227° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | -74° | 209° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | -77° | 171° | south | Below horizon | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | -72° | 141° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | -63° | 130° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | -54° | 127° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | -44° | 128° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | -35° | 131° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | -27° | 135° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | -26° | 135° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | -22° | 137° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | -18° | 140° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | -18° | 141° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | -15° | 143° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | -11° | 147° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | -5° | 155° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | -1° | 164° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | 2° | 173° | south | Daylight | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | 2° | 182° | south | Daylight | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | 1° | 192° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | -3° | 201° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |