Where is σ Cet right now?
σ Cet is located in the constellation Cetus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for σ Cet Tonight
The highest sampled position of σ Cet is near 19:00: 35° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Visible.
How σ Cet Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, σ Cet moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 35° toward the south, and finishes toward the east.
Track σ Cet position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of σ Cet
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Elevation | -6° |
| Direction | south-east (105°) |
| Magnitude | 4.8 |
σ Cet Passage Through Night
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Current position of σ Cet
| Time | 13:25 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -6° |
| Azimuth | 105° |
Here you can see the current position of σ Cet 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.
σ Cet Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 5, 12:00 | -22° | 92° | east | Below horizon | 02h 32m | −15° 14′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | -10° | 101° | south-east | Below horizon | 02h 32m | −15° 14′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | 1° | 111° | south-east | Very low | 02h 32m | −15° 14′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | 11° | 121° | south-east | Visible | 02h 32m | −15° 14′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | 20° | 133° | south-east | Visible | 02h 32m | −15° 14′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | 28° | 146° | south-east | Visible | 02h 32m | −15° 14′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | 33° | 162° | south-east | Visible | 02h 32m | −15° 14′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | 35° | 179° | south | Best view | 02h 32m | −15° 14′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | 33° | 197° | south-west | Visible | 02h 32m | −15° 14′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | 28° | 213° | south-west | Visible | 02h 32m | −15° 14′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | 21° | 226° | south-west | Visible | 02h 32m | −15° 14′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | 12° | 238° | south-west | Visible | 02h 32m | −15° 14′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | 2° | 249° | south-west | Very low | 02h 32m | −15° 14′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | -5° | 254° | south-west | Below horizon | 02h 32m | −15° 14′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | -9° | 258° | south-west | Below horizon | 02h 32m | −15° 14′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | -11° | 259° | west | Below horizon | 02h 32m | −15° 14′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | -17° | 264° | west | Below horizon | 02h 32m | −15° 14′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | -21° | 267° | west | Below horizon | 02h 32m | −15° 14′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | -22° | 269° | west | Below horizon | 02h 32m | −15° 14′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | -32° | 277° | west | Below horizon | 02h 32m | −15° 14′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | -44° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon | 02h 32m | −15° 14′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | -54° | 305° | north-west | Below horizon | 02h 32m | −15° 14′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | -62° | 328° | north-west | Below horizon | 02h 32m | −15° 14′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | -65° | 360° | north | Below horizon | 02h 32m | −15° 14′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | -62° | 32° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 32m | −15° 14′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | -54° | 55° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 32m | −15° 14′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | -44° | 71° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 32m | −15° 14′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | -33° | 83° | east | Below horizon | 02h 32m | −15° 14′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | -21° | 93° | east | Below horizon | 02h 32m | −15° 14′ |