Adhara Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Adhara right now?
Adhara is located in the constellation Canis Major. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 13 degrees toward the southeast from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 1.5.
Twilight begins at 21:29 local time, and at that moment, Adhara will appear at an altitude of 13 degrees toward the southeast.
Twilight begins at 21:29 local time, and at that moment, Adhara will appear at an altitude of 13 degrees toward the southeast.
Adhara Visibility on March 13
Adhara is visible from sunset through most of the night
Adhara Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 44.5% illuminated  | 02:26 | -36° |
| Moon Set | 11:47 | -28° |
| Adhara rise | 14:23 | |
| Sunset | 17:11 | 20° |
| Civil sunset | 17:38 | 22° |
| Astrosession begin | 18:39 | 24° |
| Adhara transit | 18:43 | 24° |
| Adhara set | 23:02 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:54 | -54° |
Track Adhara Position Throughout the Night
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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 name | Adhara |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| Adhara coordinates | 6.9770970000000005, -28.972084000000002 |
| Center coordinates | 6.9770970000000005, -28.972084000000002 |
Adhara Passage Through Night
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Current position of Adhara
| Time | 21:29 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Adhara elevation | 13° |
| Adhara Azimuth | 143° |
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
Adhara will be visible until May, 11, 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.
| Date | Sat, 14 March 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 18:39 |
| Twighlight end | 03:52 |
| Twighlight duration | 9h 12m |
| Rise | 14:20 |
| Set | 22:58 |
| Elevation at transit | 24° |
| Transit time | 18:39 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 06h 58m 37s", Dec: -28° 58' 19s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Canis 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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Adhara
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 6.9770970000000005° |
| Declination | -28.972084000000002° |
| Magnitude | 1.5 |
| Constellation | Canis Major |
| Elevation | 13° |
| Azimuth | 143.3° |