Where is τ Tau right now?
τ Tau is located in the constellation Taurus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 72° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 4.24.
Where and When to Look for τ Tau Tonight
The highest sampled position of τ Tau is near 21:00: 73° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Visible.
How τ Tau Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, τ Tau moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 73° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track τ Tau position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of τ Tau
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | 72° |
| Direction | south-east (155°) |
| Magnitude | 4.2 |
τ Tau Passage Through Night
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Current position of τ Tau
| Time | 20:39 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 72° |
| Azimuth | 155° |
Here you can see the current position of τ Tau 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.
τ Tau Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 5, 12:00 | -16° | 40° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 42m | +22° 57′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | -8° | 51° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 42m | +22° 57′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | 2° | 61° | north-east | Very low | 04h 42m | +22° 57′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | 12° | 70° | north-east | Visible | 04h 42m | +22° 57′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | 23° | 79° | east | Visible | 04h 42m | +22° 57′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | 35° | 88° | east | Visible | 04h 42m | +22° 57′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | 46° | 98° | east | Visible | 04h 42m | +22° 57′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | 57° | 111° | south-east | Visible | 04h 42m | +22° 57′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | 67° | 133° | south-east | Visible | 04h 42m | +22° 57′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | 73° | 170° | south | Best view | 04h 42m | +22° 57′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | 70° | 214° | south-west | Visible | 04h 42m | +22° 57′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | 62° | 241° | south-west | Visible | 04h 42m | +22° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | 51° | 257° | south-west | Visible | 04h 42m | +22° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | 44° | 264° | west | Visible | 04h 42m | +22° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | 39° | 268° | west | Visible | 04h 42m | +22° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | 38° | 269° | west | Twilight | 04h 42m | +22° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | 32° | 274° | west | Twilight | 04h 42m | +22° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | 28° | 278° | west | Twilight | 04h 42m | +22° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | 26° | 279° | west | Twilight | 04h 42m | +22° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | 17° | 286° | north-west | Daylight | 04h 42m | +22° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | 6° | 295° | north-west | Daylight | 04h 42m | +22° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | -4° | 305° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 42m | +22° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | -13° | 316° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 42m | +22° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | -20° | 328° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 42m | +22° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | -25° | 342° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 42m | +22° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | -27° | 357° | north | Below horizon | 04h 42m | +22° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | -26° | 13° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 42m | +22° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | -22° | 27° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 42m | +22° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | -16° | 40° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 42m | +22° 57′ |