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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Adhara Observation Details

Adhara

Adhara Daily Motion

Tonight, observing Adhara may prove challenging owing to its low elevation. It will reach its transit at by 07:33 and set before sunset at 11:53. Rising near twilight's end at 03:10, it will fade away by 03:38, peaking at just 4° above the horizon.
Adhara will be visible until January, 1, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.

Adhara Visibility Timetable on August 30

Adhara Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Adhara transit07:3324°
Moon Rise, 36.6% illuminated10:578°
Adhara set11:53
Astrosession begin19:12-81°
Moon Set20:42-73°
Astrosession end03:05-1°
Adhara rise03:10
Civil sunrise04:109°
Sunrise04:3812°

Track Adhara Position Throughout the Night

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Where is Adhara right now?

Adhara is located in the constellation Canis Major, at right ascension 06h 58m 37s" and declination -28° 58' 19s. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 4 degrees, Adhara is not visible because it is daytime.

Adhara - Binary Star System

Adhara is the second-brightest star in the constellation Canis Major and the twenty-second-brightest star in the night sky. It is a binary star system located about 430 light-years away from Earth.

Adhara has an apparent magnitude of 1.50 and consists of a blue giant star and a fainter companion star. It is one of the most luminous stars in the Milky Way.

Finder Chart for Adhara

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Object nameAdhara
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Adhara coordinates6.9770970000000005, -28.972084000000002
Center coordinates6.9770970000000005, -28.972084000000002

Adhara Passage Through Night

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Current position of Adhara

Time11:27
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Adhara elevation4°
Adhara Azimuth131°
Here you can see the current position of the Adhara on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Adhara's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Adhara

Time
DateSat, 30 August 2025
Twighlight start19:07
Twighlight end02:58
Twighlight duration8h 51m
Rise03:10
Set11:49
Elevation at transit24°
Transit time07:29
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 06h 58m 37s", Dec: -28° 58' 19s
Magnitude2
ConstellationCanis Major
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Adhara, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Adhara is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Adhara

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension6.9770970000000005°
Declination-28.972084000000002°
Magnitude1.5
ConstellationCanis Major
Elevation3.9°
Azimuth131.5°