Where is Lynx right now?
The center of the constellation is currently 48° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Where and When to Look for Lynx Tonight
The best available observing time for Lynx during this observing period is around 00:28, at 82° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
How Lynx Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Lynx moves from the north, reaches its highest sampled position at 81° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north.
Track Lynx position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Lynx
| Constellation | Lynx |
| Elevation | 48° |
| Direction | north-east (59°) |
Lynx Passage Through Night
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Current position of Lynx
| Time | 20:33 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 48° |
| Azimuth | 59° |
Here you can see the current position of Lynx 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.
Lynx Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 12:00 | -2° | 355° | north | Below horizon | 07h 58m | +47° 38′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | -2° | 5° | north | Below horizon | 07h 58m | +47° 38′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | 0° | 15° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 58m | +47° 38′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | 4° | 24° | north-east | Very low | 07h 58m | +47° 38′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | 9° | 33° | north-east | Very low | 07h 58m | +47° 38′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | 16° | 41° | north-east | Visible | 07h 58m | +47° 38′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | 24° | 47° | north-east | Visible | 07h 58m | +47° 38′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | 33° | 53° | north-east | Visible | 07h 58m | +47° 38′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | 42° | 57° | north-east | Visible | 07h 58m | +47° 38′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | 52° | 61° | north-east | Visible | 07h 58m | +47° 38′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | 62° | 61° | north-east | Visible | 07h 58m | +47° 38′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | 72° | 57° | north-east | Visible | 07h 58m | +47° 38′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | 81° | 31° | north-east | Visible | 07h 58m | +47° 38′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | 82° | 351° | north | Visible | 07h 58m | +47° 38′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | 80° | 325° | north-west | Visible | 07h 58m | +47° 38′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | 80° | 321° | north-west | Twilight | 07h 58m | +47° 38′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | 75° | 307° | north-west | Twilight | 07h 58m | +47° 38′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | 72° | 302° | north-west | Twilight | 07h 58m | +47° 38′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | 70° | 301° | north-west | Twilight | 07h 58m | +47° 38′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | 62° | 299° | north-west | Daylight | 07h 58m | +47° 38′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | 52° | 300° | north-west | Daylight | 07h 58m | +47° 38′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | 42° | 303° | north-west | Daylight | 07h 58m | +47° 38′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | 32° | 308° | north-west | Daylight | 07h 58m | +47° 38′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | 24° | 313° | north-west | Daylight | 07h 58m | +47° 38′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | 16° | 320° | north-west | Daylight | 07h 58m | +47° 38′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | 9° | 328° | north-west | Daylight | 07h 58m | +47° 38′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | 3° | 336° | north-west | Daylight | 07h 58m | +47° 38′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | 0° | 346° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 58m | +47° 38′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | -2° | 356° | north | Below horizon | 07h 58m | +47° 38′ |