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 best available observing time for Centaurus during this observing period is around 04:52, at 15° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
How Centaurus Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Centaurus moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 39° 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 | -21° |
| Direction | south-east (146°) |
Centaurus Passage Through Night
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Current position of Centaurus
| Time | 01:02 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -21° |
| Azimuth | 146° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 12:00 | 29° | 208° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Nov 12, 13:00 | 21° | 214° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Nov 12, 14:00 | 12° | 218° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Nov 12, 15:00 | 3° | 219° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Nov 12, 16:00 | -6° | 219° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Nov 12, 17:00 | -16° | 217° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Nov 12, 18:00 | -24° | 212° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Nov 12, 19:00 | -32° | 205° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Nov 12, 20:00 | -37° | 195° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Nov 12, 21:00 | -39° | 184° | south | Below horizon | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Nov 12, 22:00 | -39° | 172° | south | Below horizon | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Nov 12, 23:00 | -35° | 160° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Nov 13, 00:00 | -29° | 152° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Nov 13, 01:00 | -21° | 146° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Nov 13, 02:00 | -12° | 142° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Nov 13, 03:00 | -3° | 141° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Nov 13, 04:00 | 7° | 141° | south-east | Very low | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Nov 13, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 11° | 142° | south-east | Visible | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Nov 13, 04:53 — Twilight end | 15° | 143° | south-east | Visible | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Nov 13, 05:00 | 16° | 143° | south-east | Twilight | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Nov 13, 05:19 — Civil sunrise | 19° | 145° | south-east | Twilight | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Nov 13, 05:41 — Sunrise | 22° | 146° | south-east | Twilight | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Nov 13, 06:00 | 25° | 148° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Nov 13, 07:00 | 32° | 155° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Nov 13, 08:00 | 37° | 165° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Nov 13, 09:00 | 39° | 177° | south | Daylight | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Nov 13, 10:00 | 39° | 189° | south | Daylight | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Nov 13, 11:00 | 35° | 200° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |
| Nov 13, 12:00 | 29° | 208° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 46m | −50° 30′ |