Where is Alcyone right now?
Alcyone is located in the constellation Taurus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 73° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 2.83.
Where and When to Look for Alcyone Tonight
The highest sampled position of Alcyone is near 20:00: 74° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Visible.
How Alcyone Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Alcyone moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 74° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track Alcyone position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Alcyone
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | 73° |
| Direction | south-west (203°) |
| Magnitude | 2.8 |
Alcyone Passage Through Night
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Current position of Alcyone
| Time | 20:46 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 73° |
| Azimuth | 203° |
Here you can see the current position of Alcyone 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.
Alcyone Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 5, 12:00 | -8° | 49° | north-east | Below horizon | 03h 47m | +24° 06′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | 2° | 59° | north-east | Very low | 03h 47m | +24° 06′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | 12° | 68° | north-east | Visible | 03h 47m | +24° 06′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | 23° | 77° | north-east | Visible | 03h 47m | +24° 06′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | 34° | 86° | east | Visible | 03h 47m | +24° 06′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | 46° | 96° | east | Visible | 03h 47m | +24° 06′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | 57° | 108° | south-east | Visible | 03h 47m | +24° 06′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | 67° | 128° | south-east | Visible | 03h 47m | +24° 06′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | 74° | 166° | south-east | Best view | 03h 47m | +24° 06′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | 72° | 213° | south-west | Visible | 03h 47m | +24° 06′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | 63° | 241° | south-west | Visible | 03h 47m | +24° 06′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | 52° | 258° | south-west | Visible | 03h 47m | +24° 06′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | 41° | 269° | west | Visible | 03h 47m | +24° 06′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | 34° | 274° | west | Visible | 03h 47m | +24° 06′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | 29° | 278° | west | Visible | 03h 47m | +24° 06′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | 28° | 279° | west | Twilight | 03h 47m | +24° 06′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | 22° | 283° | north-west | Twilight | 03h 47m | +24° 06′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | 18° | 287° | north-west | Twilight | 03h 47m | +24° 06′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | 17° | 288° | north-west | Twilight | 03h 47m | +24° 06′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | 7° | 295° | north-west | Daylight | 03h 47m | +24° 06′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | -3° | 305° | north-west | Below horizon | 03h 47m | +24° 06′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | -11° | 315° | north-west | Below horizon | 03h 47m | +24° 06′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | -19° | 327° | north-west | Below horizon | 03h 47m | +24° 06′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | -24° | 341° | north-west | Below horizon | 03h 47m | +24° 06′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | -26° | 356° | north | Below horizon | 03h 47m | +24° 06′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | -25° | 11° | north | Below horizon | 03h 47m | +24° 06′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | -21° | 26° | north-east | Below horizon | 03h 47m | +24° 06′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | -15° | 39° | north-east | Below horizon | 03h 47m | +24° 06′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | -7° | 50° | north-east | Below horizon | 03h 47m | +24° 06′ |