Where is Achernar right now?
Achernar is located in the constellation Eridanus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 18:34 local time. At that moment, Achernar will be 19° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 18:34 local time. At that moment, Achernar will be 19° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Where and When to Look for Achernar Tonight
The best available observing time for Achernar during this observing period is around 22:04, at 33° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
Achernar will remain visible until January 23, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Achernar is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Achernar Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Achernar moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 33° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track Achernar position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Achernar
| Constellation | Eridanus |
| Elevation | 19° |
| Direction | south-east (153°) |
| Right Ascension | 01h 37m |
| Declination | −57° 14′ |
| Magnitude | 0.45 |
Achernar Passage Through Night
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Current position of Achernar
| Time | 18:34 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 19° |
| Azimuth | 153° |
Here you can see the current position of Achernar 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.
Achernar Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 12:00 | -28° | 163° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 13:00 | -23° | 156° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 14:00 | -17° | 151° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 15:00 | -9° | 148° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 16:00 | -1° | 147° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 17:00 | 7° | 148° | south-east | Daylight |
| Nov 13, 18:00 | 15° | 150° | south-east | Twilight |
| Nov 13, 19:00 | 22° | 155° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 13, 20:00 | 27° | 161° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 13, 21:00 | 31° | 170° | south | Visible |
| Nov 13, 22:00 | 33° | 179° | south | Visible |
| Nov 13, 23:00 | 32° | 189° | south | Visible |
| Nov 14, 00:00 | 28° | 197° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 14, 01:00 | 23° | 204° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 14, 02:00 | 16° | 209° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 14, 03:00 | 9° | 212° | south-west | Very low |
| Nov 14, 04:00 | 1° | 213° | south-west | Very low |
| Nov 14, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | -3° | 213° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 04:53 — Twilight end | -7° | 212° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 05:00 | -7° | 212° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 05:19 — Civil sunrise | -10° | 211° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 05:41 — Sunrise | -13° | 210° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 06:00 | -15° | 209° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 07:00 | -22° | 205° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 08:00 | -28° | 198° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 09:00 | -31° | 190° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 10:00 | -33° | 181° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 11:00 | -32° | 171° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 12:00 | -28° | 163° | south-east | Below horizon |