Where is Taurus right now?
The center of the constellation is currently 65° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Where and When to Look for Taurus Tonight
The best available observing time for Taurus during this observing period is around 21:13, at 67° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How Taurus Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Taurus moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 67° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track Taurus position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Taurus
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | 65° |
| Direction | south-east (155°) |
Taurus Passage Through Night
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Current position of Taurus
| Time | 20:33 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 65° |
| Azimuth | 155° |
Here you can see the current position of Taurus 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.
Taurus Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 12:00 | -22° | 42° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 46m | +16° 50′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | -13° | 54° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 46m | +16° 50′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | -3° | 65° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 46m | +16° 50′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | 8° | 74° | north-east | Very low | 04h 46m | +16° 50′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | 19° | 84° | east | Visible | 04h 46m | +16° 50′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | 30° | 93° | east | Visible | 04h 46m | +16° 50′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | 42° | 104° | south-east | Visible | 04h 46m | +16° 50′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | 53° | 118° | south-east | Visible | 04h 46m | +16° 50′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | 62° | 139° | south-east | Visible | 04h 46m | +16° 50′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | 67° | 170° | south | Visible | 04h 46m | +16° 50′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | 65° | 206° | south-west | Visible | 04h 46m | +16° 50′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | 58° | 232° | south-west | Visible | 04h 46m | +16° 50′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | 48° | 249° | south-west | Visible | 04h 46m | +16° 50′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | 41° | 257° | south-west | Visible | 04h 46m | +16° 50′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | 36° | 261° | west | Visible | 04h 46m | +16° 50′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | 35° | 263° | west | Twilight | 04h 46m | +16° 50′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | 29° | 268° | west | Twilight | 04h 46m | +16° 50′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | 25° | 272° | west | Twilight | 04h 46m | +16° 50′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | 23° | 273° | west | Twilight | 04h 46m | +16° 50′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | 14° | 281° | west | Daylight | 04h 46m | +16° 50′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | 2° | 290° | north-west | Daylight | 04h 46m | +16° 50′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | -8° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 46m | +16° 50′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | -17° | 311° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 46m | +16° 50′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | -25° | 324° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 46m | +16° 50′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | -31° | 339° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 46m | +16° 50′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | -33° | 356° | north | Below horizon | 04h 46m | +16° 50′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | -32° | 13° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 46m | +16° 50′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | -28° | 29° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 46m | +16° 50′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | -21° | 43° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 46m | +16° 50′ |