Where is Proxima Cen right now?
Proxima Cen is located in the constellation Centaurus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for Proxima Cen Tonight
Proxima Cen is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 11° below the horizon near 07:00.
How Proxima Cen Moves Across the Sky
Proxima Cen remains below the horizon throughout this 24-hour period, moving from the south-west toward the south-west. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 11° toward the south.
Track Proxima Cen position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Proxima Cen
| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Elevation | -43° |
| Direction | south-west (219°) |
| Magnitude | 0 |
Proxima Cen Passage Through Night
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Current position of Proxima Cen
| Time | 14:26 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -43° |
| Azimuth | 219° |
Here you can see the current position of Proxima Cen 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.
Proxima Cen Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 5, 12:00 | -27° | 211° | south-west | Below horizon | 14h 39m | −60° 50′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | -33° | 215° | south-west | Below horizon | 14h 39m | −60° 50′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | -40° | 218° | south-west | Below horizon | 14h 39m | −60° 50′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | -47° | 219° | south-west | Below horizon | 14h 39m | −60° 50′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | -54° | 218° | south-west | Below horizon | 14h 39m | −60° 50′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | -61° | 213° | south-west | Below horizon | 14h 39m | −60° 50′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | -67° | 202° | south-west | Below horizon | 14h 39m | −60° 50′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | -69° | 183° | south | Below horizon | 14h 39m | −60° 50′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | -68° | 164° | south-east | Below horizon | 14h 39m | −60° 50′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | -63° | 150° | south-east | Below horizon | 14h 39m | −60° 50′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | -57° | 143° | south-east | Below horizon | 14h 39m | −60° 50′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | -50° | 141° | south-east | Below horizon | 14h 39m | −60° 50′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | -42° | 141° | south-east | Below horizon | 14h 39m | −60° 50′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | -38° | 142° | south-east | Below horizon | 14h 39m | −60° 50′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | -35° | 143° | south-east | Below horizon | 14h 39m | −60° 50′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | -34° | 144° | south-east | Below horizon | 14h 39m | −60° 50′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | -31° | 146° | south-east | Below horizon | 14h 39m | −60° 50′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | -29° | 147° | south-east | Below horizon | 14h 39m | −60° 50′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | -28° | 148° | south-east | Below horizon | 14h 39m | −60° 50′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | -23° | 152° | south-east | Below horizon | 14h 39m | −60° 50′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | -18° | 158° | south-east | Below horizon | 14h 39m | −60° 50′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | -14° | 165° | south-east | Below horizon | 14h 39m | −60° 50′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | -12° | 172° | south | Below horizon | 14h 39m | −60° 50′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | -11° | 179° | south | Below horizon | 14h 39m | −60° 50′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | -11° | 186° | south | Below horizon | 14h 39m | −60° 50′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | -13° | 194° | south-west | Below horizon | 14h 39m | −60° 50′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | -17° | 200° | south-west | Below horizon | 14h 39m | −60° 50′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | -21° | 206° | south-west | Below horizon | 14h 39m | −60° 50′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | -27° | 212° | south-west | Below horizon | 14h 39m | −60° 50′ |