Where is Orion right now?
It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for Orion Tonight
The best available observing time for Orion during this observing period is around 02:37, at 62° above the horizon toward the south. 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 62° toward the south-west, 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 | -30° |
| Direction | north-east (47°) |
Orion Passage Through Night
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Current position of Orion
| Time | 17:17 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -30° |
| Azimuth | 47° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 12:00 | -30° | 313° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Oct 23, 13:00 | -38° | 328° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Oct 23, 14:00 | -42° | 347° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Oct 23, 15:00 | -43° | 7° | north | Below horizon | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Oct 23, 16:00 | -39° | 26° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Oct 23, 17:00 | -33° | 43° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Oct 23, 18:00 | -24° | 56° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Oct 23, 19:00 | -13° | 67° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Oct 23, 20:00 | -2° | 77° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Oct 23, 21:00 | 10° | 86° | east | Visible | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Oct 23, 22:00 | 22° | 95° | east | Visible | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Oct 23, 23:00 | 34° | 105° | south-east | Visible | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Oct 24, 00:00 | 45° | 118° | south-east | Visible | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Oct 24, 01:00 | 55° | 135° | south-east | Visible | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Oct 24, 02:00 | 61° | 161° | south-east | Visible | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Oct 24, 03:00 | 62° | 192° | south-west | Visible | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Oct 24, 03:57 — Astronomical night ends | 57° | 218° | south-west | Visible | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Oct 24, 04:00 | 57° | 219° | south-west | Visible | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Oct 24, 04:27 — Twilight end | 53° | 229° | south-west | Twilight | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Oct 24, 04:58 — Civil sunrise | 48° | 238° | south-west | Twilight | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Oct 24, 05:00 | 47° | 239° | south-west | Twilight | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Oct 24, 05:25 — Sunrise | 43° | 245° | south-west | Twilight | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Oct 24, 06:00 | 37° | 252° | south-west | Daylight | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Oct 24, 07:00 | 25° | 263° | west | Daylight | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Oct 24, 08:00 | 13° | 272° | west | Daylight | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Oct 24, 09:00 | 1° | 281° | west | Daylight | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Oct 24, 10:00 | -10° | 291° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Oct 24, 11:00 | -21° | 301° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |
| Oct 24, 12:00 | -31° | 314° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 41m | +09° 36′ |