Where is Acrab right now?
Acrab is located in the constellation Scorpius. Although Acrab is currently 12° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 17:15 local time. At that moment, Acrab will be 7° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 17:15 local time. At that moment, Acrab will be 7° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Where and When to Look for Acrab Tonight
The best available observing time for Acrab during this observing period is around 17:35, at 3° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Very low.
Acrab will become visible again around January 31 after moving far enough from the Sun. You can also see when Acrab is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Acrab Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Acrab moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 33° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track Acrab position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Acrab
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Elevation | 7° |
| Direction | south-west (239°) |
| Right Ascension | 16h 05m |
| Declination | −19° 48′ |
| Magnitude | 2.56 |
Acrab Passage Through Night
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Current position of Acrab
| Time | 17:15 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 7° |
| Azimuth | 239° |
Here you can see the current position of Acrab 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.
Acrab Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 12:00 | 31° | 163° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 13:00 | 33° | 180° | south | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 14:00 | 31° | 197° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 15:00 | 26° | 212° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 16:00 | 19° | 225° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 17:00 | 10° | 236° | south-west | Very low |
| Oct 24, 18:00 | -1° | 245° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 19:00 | -12° | 254° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 20:00 | -24° | 263° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 21:00 | -36° | 271° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 22:00 | -48° | 282° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 23:00 | -59° | 296° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 25, 00:00 | -68° | 320° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 25, 01:00 | -72° | 2° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 25, 02:00 | -68° | 42° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 25, 03:00 | -58° | 65° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 25, 03:58 — Astronomical night ends | -47° | 79° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 25, 04:00 | -47° | 79° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 25, 04:28 — Twilight end | -41° | 84° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 25, 04:58 — Civil sunrise | -35° | 89° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 25, 05:00 | -35° | 89° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 25, 05:26 — Sunrise | -30° | 93° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 25, 06:00 | -23° | 98° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 25, 07:00 | -11° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 25, 08:00 | 0° | 115° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 25, 09:00 | 10° | 125° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 10:00 | 19° | 136° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 11:00 | 27° | 149° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 12:00 | 31° | 164° | south-east | Daylight |