Where is Orion right now?
The center of the constellation is currently 50° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Where and When to Look for Orion Tonight
The best available observing time for Orion during this observing period is around 02:14, at 80° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
How Orion Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Orion moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 80° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track Orion position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Orion
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | 50° |
| Direction | north-east (75°) |
Orion Passage Through Night
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Current position of Orion
| Time | 23:34 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 50° |
| Azimuth | 75° |
Here you can see the current position of Orion 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.
Orion Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 12:00 | -55° | 287° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Nov 12, 13:00 | -69° | 298° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Nov 12, 14:00 | -80° | 340° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Nov 12, 15:00 | -75° | 50° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Nov 12, 16:00 | -62° | 69° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Nov 12, 17:00 | -48° | 76° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Nov 12, 18:00 | -33° | 79° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Nov 12, 19:00 | -18° | 80° | east | Below horizon | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Nov 12, 20:00 | -3° | 80° | east | Below horizon | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Nov 12, 21:00 | 12° | 80° | east | Visible | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Nov 12, 22:00 | 26° | 79° | east | Visible | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Nov 12, 23:00 | 41° | 77° | north-east | Visible | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Nov 13, 00:00 | 56° | 73° | north-east | Visible | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Nov 13, 01:00 | 70° | 61° | north-east | Visible | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Nov 13, 02:00 | 80° | 17° | north-east | Visible | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Nov 13, 03:00 | 75° | 309° | north-west | Visible | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Nov 13, 04:00 | 61° | 290° | north-west | Visible | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Nov 13, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 55° | 287° | north-west | Visible | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Nov 13, 04:53 — Twilight end | 49° | 285° | north-west | Visible | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Nov 13, 05:00 | 47° | 284° | north-west | Twilight | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Nov 13, 05:19 — Civil sunrise | 42° | 283° | north-west | Twilight | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Nov 13, 05:41 — Sunrise | 37° | 282° | north-west | Twilight | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Nov 13, 06:00 | 32° | 281° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Nov 13, 07:00 | 18° | 280° | west | Daylight | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Nov 13, 08:00 | 3° | 280° | west | Daylight | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Nov 13, 09:00 | -12° | 280° | west | Below horizon | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Nov 13, 10:00 | -27° | 281° | west | Below horizon | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Nov 13, 11:00 | -42° | 283° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Nov 13, 12:00 | -56° | 287° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |