Where is Regulus right now?
Regulus is located in the constellation Leo. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 13° toward the east, with an apparent magnitude of 1.40.
Where and When to Look for Regulus Tonight
The highest sampled position of Regulus is near 01:38: 59° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Twilight.
How Regulus Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Regulus moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 62° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track Regulus position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Regulus
| Constellation | Leo |
| Elevation | 13° |
| Direction | east (85°) |
| Magnitude | 1.4 |
Regulus Passage Through Night
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Current position of Regulus
| Time | 21:07 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 13° |
| Azimuth | 85° |
Here you can see the current position of Regulus 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.
Regulus Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 12:00 | -26° | 316° | north-west | Below horizon | 10h 08m | +11° 58′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | -33° | 331° | north-west | Below horizon | 10h 08m | +11° 58′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | -37° | 348° | north-west | Below horizon | 10h 08m | +11° 58′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | -38° | 6° | north | Below horizon | 10h 08m | +11° 58′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | -35° | 24° | north-east | Below horizon | 10h 08m | +11° 58′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | -29° | 40° | north-east | Below horizon | 10h 08m | +11° 58′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | -20° | 53° | north-east | Below horizon | 10h 08m | +11° 58′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | -10° | 65° | north-east | Below horizon | 10h 08m | +11° 58′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | 0° | 75° | north-east | Very low | 10h 08m | +11° 58′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | 12° | 84° | east | Visible | 10h 08m | +11° 58′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | 23° | 94° | east | Visible | 10h 08m | +11° 58′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | 35° | 105° | south-east | Visible | 10h 08m | +11° 58′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | 45° | 118° | south-east | Visible | 10h 08m | +11° 58′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | 51° | 127° | south-east | Visible | 10h 08m | +11° 58′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | 55° | 136° | south-east | Visible | 10h 08m | +11° 58′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | 55° | 138° | south-east | Twilight | 10h 08m | +11° 58′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | 59° | 151° | south-east | Twilight | 10h 08m | +11° 58′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | 61° | 161° | south-east | Twilight | 10h 08m | +11° 58′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | 61° | 165° | south-east | Twilight | 10h 08m | +11° 58′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | 62° | 192° | south-west | Daylight | 10h 08m | +11° 58′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | 57° | 219° | south-west | Daylight | 10h 08m | +11° 58′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | 48° | 238° | south-west | Daylight | 10h 08m | +11° 58′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | 37° | 253° | south-west | Daylight | 10h 08m | +11° 58′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | 26° | 264° | west | Daylight | 10h 08m | +11° 58′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | 15° | 274° | west | Daylight | 10h 08m | +11° 58′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | 3° | 283° | north-west | Daylight | 10h 08m | +11° 58′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | -8° | 293° | north-west | Below horizon | 10h 08m | +11° 58′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | -18° | 304° | north-west | Below horizon | 10h 08m | +11° 58′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | -27° | 316° | north-west | Below horizon | 10h 08m | +11° 58′ |