Where is Columba right now?
The center of the constellation is currently 10° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Where and When to Look for Columba Tonight
The best available observing time for Columba during this observing period is around 22:23, at 13° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How Columba Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Columba moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 13° toward the south, and finishes toward the east.
Track Columba position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Columba
| Constellation | Columba |
| Elevation | 10° |
| Direction | south-east (161°) |
Columba Passage Through Night
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Current position of Columba
| Time | 20:48 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 10° |
| Azimuth | 161° |
Here you can see the current position of Columba 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.
Columba Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 12:00 | -71° | 88° | east | Below horizon | 05h 52m | −36° 56′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | -60° | 97° | east | Below horizon | 05h 52m | −36° 56′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | -48° | 104° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 52m | −36° 56′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | -37° | 110° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 52m | −36° 56′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | -27° | 117° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 52m | −36° 56′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | -17° | 124° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 52m | −36° 56′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | -8° | 133° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 52m | −36° 56′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | 0° | 142° | south-east | Very low | 05h 52m | −36° 56′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | 6° | 152° | south-east | Very low | 05h 52m | −36° 56′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | 11° | 163° | south-east | Visible | 05h 52m | −36° 56′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | 13° | 175° | south | Visible | 05h 52m | −36° 56′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | 13° | 188° | south | Visible | 05h 52m | −36° 56′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | 10° | 200° | south-west | Very low | 05h 52m | −36° 56′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | 7° | 206° | south-west | Very low | 05h 52m | −36° 56′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | 5° | 211° | south-west | Very low | 05h 52m | −36° 56′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | 4° | 212° | south-west | Very low | 05h 52m | −36° 56′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | 1° | 217° | south-west | Very low | 05h 52m | −36° 56′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | -2° | 221° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 52m | −36° 56′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | -3° | 222° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 52m | −36° 56′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | -10° | 230° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 52m | −36° 56′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | -19° | 237° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 52m | −36° 56′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | -29° | 245° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 52m | −36° 56′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | -40° | 251° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 52m | −36° 56′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | -51° | 258° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 52m | −36° 56′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | -62° | 265° | west | Below horizon | 05h 52m | −36° 56′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | -74° | 274° | west | Below horizon | 05h 52m | −36° 56′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | -85° | 305° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 52m | −36° 56′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | -82° | 72° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 52m | −36° 56′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | -70° | 89° | east | Below horizon | 05h 52m | −36° 56′ |