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.
Where and When to Look for Achernar Tonight
Achernar is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 5° below the horizon near 23:00.
How Achernar Moves Across the Sky
Achernar remains below the horizon throughout this 24-hour period, moving from the south-east toward the south-east. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 5° toward the south.
Track Achernar position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Achernar
| Constellation | Eridanus |
| Elevation | -25° |
| Direction | south-east (144°) |
| Right Ascension | 01h 37m |
| Declination | −57° 14′ |
| Magnitude | 0.45 |
Achernar Passage Through Night
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Current position of Achernar
| Time | 17:29 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -25° |
| Azimuth | 144° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 12:00 | -66° | 153° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | -60° | 142° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | -52° | 138° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | -44° | 137° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | -36° | 139° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | -28° | 142° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | -21° | 147° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | -15° | 153° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | -10° | 159° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | -7° | 167° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | -5° | 175° | south | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | -5° | 183° | south | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | -6° | 191° | south | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | -9° | 199° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | -14° | 205° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | -19° | 211° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | -26° | 216° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | -26° | 216° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | -29° | 218° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | -33° | 220° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | -34° | 220° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | -37° | 221° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | -41° | 223° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | -50° | 223° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | -57° | 220° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | -64° | 211° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | -69° | 194° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | -70° | 171° | south | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | -66° | 152° | south-east | Below horizon |