ε Ari Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is ε Ari right now?
ε Ari is located in the constellation Aries. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 67° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 5.17.
ε Ari visibility on 2026-11-06
ε Ari Visible from evening until sunrise
ε Ari rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated  | 22:13 | 51° |
| Moonset | 10:25 | -16° |
| ε Ari rise | 12:14 | |
| Sunset | 12:23 | 2° |
| Civil sunset | 12:53 | 7° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 13:25 | 13° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 | 18° |
| ε Ari transit | 19:29 | 71° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:34 | 24° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 01:06 | 18° |
| Civil sunrise | 01:38 | 12° |
| Sunrise | 02:08 | 6° |
| ε Ari set | 02:44 |
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Star system description: ε Ari
A double or multiple star system in Aries.
Pair AB has a measured separation of 1.3″; a telescope may be needed to split it.
The diagram uses the latest WDS measurements; north is up and east is right. Measurements may be from different years. Unconnected groups are arranged separately; close pairs may merge, and pairs without reliable geometry are omitted.
Technical details: ε Ari
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 02592+2120 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | ε Ari |
| Constellation | Aries |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 02h 59m 12s" |
| Declination (Dec) | 21° 20' 25s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 5.17 |
| Secondary magnitude | 5.57 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 1.3″ |
| Position angle | 211° |
| Discovery year | 1827 |
| Last observed | 2023 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | A2Vs+A2Vs |
| Number of observations | 471 |
3 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of ε Ari
Each row is a separate WDS component pair. Measurements may come from different years.
| Component | Primary magnitude | Secondary magnitude | Separation (arcseconds) | Position angle | Last observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 5.17 | 5.57 | 1.3″ | 211° | 2023 |
| AC | 5.17 | 12.70 | 145.6″ | 192° | 2000 |
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
Finder Chart for ε Ari
ε Ari Passage Through Night
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Current position of ε Ari
| Time | 20:33 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 67° |
| Azimuth | 221° |
Here you can see the current position of ε Ari 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.
When Is ε Ari Visible Throughout the Year?
ε Ari will remain visible until March 27, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sat, 7 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:52 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:29 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 37m |
| Rise | 12:10 |
| Set | 02:40 |
| Elevation at transit | 71° |
| Transit time | 19:25 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 02h 59m 12s", Dec: 21° 20' 25s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Aries |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of ε Ari, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when ε Ari is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when ε Ari is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of ε Ari
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 02h 59m 13s |
| Declination | 21° 20′ 26″ |
| Magnitude | 5.17 |
| Constellation | Aries |
| Elevation | 66.9° |
| Azimuth | 221.1° |