Algedi Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Algedi right now?
Algedi is located in the constellation Capricornus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 14:30 local time. At that moment, Algedi will be 37° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 14:30 local time. At that moment, Algedi will be 37° above the horizon toward the south.
Algedi visibility on 2026-10-31
Algedi Visible from sunset until before midnight
Algedi rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Algedi rise | 08:52 | |
| Sunset | 13:29 | 37° |
| Civil sunset | 13:58 | 37° |
| Algedi transit | 14:09 | 37° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 14:30 | 37° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 15:02 | 36° |
Moonrise, 59.7% illuminated  | 18:38 | 8° |
| Algedi set | 19:25 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 01:29 | -61° |
| Moonset | 09:42 | 10° |
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Star system description: Algedi
A double or multiple star system in Capricornus.
Pair AE (381.2″; magnitudes 3.66 and 4.34) is the naked-eye candidate in the catalog model. Seeing both stars separately depends on sky and eyesight.
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: Algedi
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 20181-1233 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | α² Cap |
| Constellation | Capricornus |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 20h 18m 03s" |
| Declination (Dec) | -12° 32' 41s |
| Component | A,BC |
| Primary magnitude | 3.66 |
| Secondary magnitude | 11.10 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 6.6″ |
| Position angle | 190° |
| Discovery year | 1827 |
| Last observed | 2016 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | G9III |
| Number of observations | 28 |
5 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of Algedi
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A,BC | 3.66 | 11.10 | 6.6″ | 190° | 2016 |
| AD | 3.66 | 10.50 | 153.4″ | 159° | 2020 |
| AE (naked eye) (binoculars) | 3.66 | 4.34 | 381.2″ | 290° | 2016 |
| BC | 11.20 | 11.50 | 1.2″ | 241° | 2016 |
Notes
- S: Different parallax and proper motion indicate a non-physical pair.
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
Finder Chart for Algedi
Algedi Passage Through Night
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Current position of Algedi
| Time | 06:31 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -27° |
| Azimuth | 84° |
Here you can see the current position of Algedi 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 Algedi Visible Throughout the Year?
Algedi will remain visible until December 3, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sun, 1 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 14:58 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 01:23 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 25m |
| Rise | 08:48 |
| Set | 19:21 |
| Elevation at transit | 37° |
| Transit time | 14:05 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 20h 18m 03s", Dec: -12° 32' 41s |
| Magnitude | 4 |
| Constellation | Capricornus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Algedi, 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 Algedi is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Algedi is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Algedi
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 20h 18m 03s |
| Declination | -12° 32′ 41″ |
| Magnitude | 3.66 |
| Constellation | Capricornus |
| Elevation | -26.8° |
| Azimuth | 83.9° |