Where is Cetus right now?
The center of the constellation is currently 74° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Where and When to Look for Cetus Tonight
The best available observing time for Cetus during this observing period is around 23:54, at 74° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How Cetus Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Cetus moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 84° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track Cetus position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Cetus
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Elevation | 74° |
| Direction | south-west (248°) |
Cetus Passage Through Night
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Current position of Cetus
| Time | 23:54 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 74° |
| Azimuth | 248° |
Here you can see the current position of Cetus 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.
Cetus Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 1, 12:00 | -73° | 111° | south-east | Below horizon | 01h 40m | −05° 53′ |
| Nov 1, 13:00 | -59° | 101° | south-east | Below horizon | 01h 40m | −05° 53′ |
| Nov 1, 14:00 | -44° | 98° | east | Below horizon | 01h 40m | −05° 53′ |
| Nov 1, 15:00 | -29° | 97° | east | Below horizon | 01h 40m | −05° 53′ |
| Nov 1, 16:00 | -14° | 96° | east | Below horizon | 01h 40m | −05° 53′ |
| Nov 1, 17:00 | 1° | 96° | east | Daylight | 01h 40m | −05° 53′ |
| Nov 1, 18:00 | 16° | 96° | east | Twilight | 01h 40m | −05° 53′ |
| Nov 1, 19:00 | 31° | 97° | east | Visible | 01h 40m | −05° 53′ |
| Nov 1, 20:00 | 46° | 98° | east | Visible | 01h 40m | −05° 53′ |
| Nov 1, 21:00 | 61° | 102° | south-east | Visible | 01h 40m | −05° 53′ |
| Nov 1, 22:00 | 75° | 113° | south-east | Visible | 01h 40m | −05° 53′ |
| Nov 1, 23:00 | 84° | 191° | south | Visible | 01h 40m | −05° 53′ |
| Nov 2, 00:00 | 73° | 250° | south-west | Visible | 01h 40m | −05° 53′ |
| Nov 2, 01:00 | 58° | 259° | west | Visible | 01h 40m | −05° 53′ |
| Nov 2, 02:00 | 43° | 262° | west | Visible | 01h 40m | −05° 53′ |
| Nov 2, 03:00 | 29° | 263° | west | Visible | 01h 40m | −05° 53′ |
| Nov 2, 04:00 | 14° | 264° | west | Visible | 01h 40m | −05° 53′ |
| Nov 2, 04:29 — Astronomical night ends | 6° | 264° | west | Very low | 01h 40m | −05° 53′ |
| Nov 2, 04:53 — Twilight end | 0° | 264° | west | Very low | 01h 40m | −05° 53′ |
| Nov 2, 05:00 | -1° | 264° | west | Below horizon | 01h 40m | −05° 53′ |
| Nov 2, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | -6° | 264° | west | Below horizon | 01h 40m | −05° 53′ |
| Nov 2, 05:41 — Sunrise | -12° | 264° | west | Below horizon | 01h 40m | −05° 53′ |
| Nov 2, 06:00 | -16° | 264° | west | Below horizon | 01h 40m | −05° 53′ |
| Nov 2, 07:00 | -31° | 263° | west | Below horizon | 01h 40m | −05° 53′ |
| Nov 2, 08:00 | -46° | 261° | west | Below horizon | 01h 40m | −05° 53′ |
| Nov 2, 09:00 | -61° | 258° | south-west | Below horizon | 01h 40m | −05° 53′ |
| Nov 2, 10:00 | -75° | 246° | south-west | Below horizon | 01h 40m | −05° 53′ |
| Nov 2, 11:00 | -84° | 164° | south-east | Below horizon | 01h 40m | −05° 53′ |
| Nov 2, 12:00 | -72° | 110° | south-east | Below horizon | 01h 40m | −05° 53′ |