Where is Eridanus right now?
It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for Eridanus Tonight
The best available observing time for Eridanus during this observing period is around 21:31, at 17° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How Eridanus Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Eridanus moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 17° toward the south, and finishes toward the east.
Track Eridanus position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Eridanus
| Constellation | Fornax |
| Elevation | -32° |
| Direction | south-east (109°) |
Eridanus Passage Through Night
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Current position of Eridanus
| Time | 14:31 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -32° |
| Azimuth | 109° |
Here you can see the current position of Eridanus 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.
Eridanus Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 12:00 | -60° | 89° | east | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −33° 15′ |
| Oct 30, 13:00 | -49° | 97° | east | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −33° 15′ |
| Oct 30, 14:00 | -37° | 105° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −33° 15′ |
| Oct 30, 15:00 | -26° | 112° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −33° 15′ |
| Oct 30, 16:00 | -16° | 120° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −33° 15′ |
| Oct 30, 17:00 | -7° | 129° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −33° 15′ |
| Oct 30, 18:00 | 2° | 138° | south-east | Very low | 03h 38m | −33° 15′ |
| Oct 30, 19:00 | 9° | 148° | south-east | Very low | 03h 38m | −33° 15′ |
| Oct 30, 20:00 | 14° | 160° | south-east | Visible | 03h 38m | −33° 15′ |
| Oct 30, 21:00 | 16° | 173° | south | Visible | 03h 38m | −33° 15′ |
| Oct 30, 22:00 | 17° | 186° | south | Visible | 03h 38m | −33° 15′ |
| Oct 30, 23:00 | 14° | 199° | south-west | Visible | 03h 38m | −33° 15′ |
| Oct 31, 00:00 | 9° | 211° | south-west | Very low | 03h 38m | −33° 15′ |
| Oct 31, 01:00 | 2° | 221° | south-west | Very low | 03h 38m | −33° 15′ |
| Oct 31, 01:28 — Astronomical night ends | -1° | 226° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −33° 15′ |
| Oct 31, 02:00 | -6° | 231° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −33° 15′ |
| Oct 31, 02:00 — Twilight end | -6° | 231° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −33° 15′ |
| Oct 31, 02:31 — Civil sunrise | -11° | 235° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −33° 15′ |
| Oct 31, 03:00 | -15° | 239° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −33° 15′ |
| Oct 31, 03:01 — Sunrise | -16° | 239° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −33° 15′ |
| Oct 31, 04:00 | -26° | 247° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −33° 15′ |
| Oct 31, 05:00 | -36° | 254° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −33° 15′ |
| Oct 31, 06:00 | -48° | 262° | west | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −33° 15′ |
| Oct 31, 07:00 | -59° | 270° | west | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −33° 15′ |
| Oct 31, 08:00 | -71° | 283° | north-west | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −33° 15′ |
| Oct 31, 09:00 | -81° | 315° | north-west | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −33° 15′ |
| Oct 31, 10:00 | -81° | 44° | north-east | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −33° 15′ |
| Oct 31, 11:00 | -71° | 77° | north-east | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −33° 15′ |
| Oct 31, 12:00 | -59° | 89° | east | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −33° 15′ |