Where is Scorpius right now?
Although Scorpius is currently 60° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:33 local time. At that moment, Scorpius will be 15° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:33 local time. At that moment, Scorpius will be 15° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Where and When to Look for Scorpius Tonight
The best available observing time for Scorpius during this observing period is around 18:33, at 15° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How Scorpius Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Scorpius moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 63° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track Scorpius position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Scorpius
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Elevation | 15° |
| Direction | south-west (242°) |
Scorpius Passage Through Night
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Current position of Scorpius
| Time | 18:33 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 15° |
| Azimuth | 242° |
Here you can see the current position of Scorpius 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.
Scorpius Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 12:00 | 54° | 140° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 35m | −26° 45′ |
| Nov 4, 13:00 | 62° | 161° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 35m | −26° 45′ |
| Nov 4, 14:00 | 63° | 190° | south | Daylight | 16h 35m | −26° 45′ |
| Nov 4, 15:00 | 57° | 214° | south-west | Daylight | 16h 35m | −26° 45′ |
| Nov 4, 16:00 | 47° | 229° | south-west | Daylight | 16h 35m | −26° 45′ |
| Nov 4, 17:00 | 35° | 237° | south-west | Daylight | 16h 35m | −26° 45′ |
| Nov 4, 18:00 | 22° | 241° | south-west | Twilight | 16h 35m | −26° 45′ |
| Nov 4, 19:00 | 9° | 243° | south-west | Very low | 16h 35m | −26° 45′ |
| Nov 4, 20:00 | -5° | 243° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 35m | −26° 45′ |
| Nov 4, 21:00 | -18° | 242° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 35m | −26° 45′ |
| Nov 4, 22:00 | -31° | 238° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 35m | −26° 45′ |
| Nov 4, 23:00 | -43° | 232° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 35m | −26° 45′ |
| Nov 5, 00:00 | -54° | 220° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 35m | −26° 45′ |
| Nov 5, 01:00 | -62° | 198° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 35m | −26° 45′ |
| Nov 5, 02:00 | -63° | 169° | south | Below horizon | 16h 35m | −26° 45′ |
| Nov 5, 03:00 | -57° | 145° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 35m | −26° 45′ |
| Nov 5, 04:00 | -47° | 131° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 35m | −26° 45′ |
| Nov 5, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | -41° | 127° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 35m | −26° 45′ |
| Nov 5, 04:53 — Twilight end | -36° | 124° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 35m | −26° 45′ |
| Nov 5, 05:00 | -34° | 123° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 35m | −26° 45′ |
| Nov 5, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | -31° | 122° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 35m | −26° 45′ |
| Nov 5, 05:41 — Sunrise | -26° | 120° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 35m | −26° 45′ |
| Nov 5, 06:00 | -22° | 119° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 35m | −26° 45′ |
| Nov 5, 07:00 | -8° | 117° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 35m | −26° 45′ |
| Nov 5, 08:00 | 5° | 117° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 35m | −26° 45′ |
| Nov 5, 09:00 | 18° | 118° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 35m | −26° 45′ |
| Nov 5, 10:00 | 32° | 122° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 35m | −26° 45′ |
| Nov 5, 11:00 | 44° | 129° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 35m | −26° 45′ |
| Nov 5, 12:00 | 55° | 141° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 35m | −26° 45′ |