Where is Adhara right now?
Adhara is located in the constellation Canis Major. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 9° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 1.5.
Where and When to Look for Adhara Tonight
The best available observing time for Adhara during this observing period is around 00:48, at 21° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
Adhara will remain visible until May 7, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Adhara is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Adhara Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Adhara moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 21° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track Adhara position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Adhara
| Constellation | Canis Major |
| Elevation | 9° |
| Direction | south-east (141°) |
| Right Ascension | 06h 58m |
| Declination | −28° 58′ |
| Magnitude | 1.5 |
Adhara Passage Through Night
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Current position of Adhara
| Time | 21:48 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 9° |
| Azimuth | 141° |
Here you can see the current position of Adhara 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.
Adhara Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 12:00 | -75° | 313° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 31, 13:00 | -79° | 12° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 31, 14:00 | -72° | 58° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 31, 15:00 | -61° | 78° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 31, 16:00 | -50° | 89° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 31, 17:00 | -38° | 98° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 31, 18:00 | -27° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 31, 19:00 | -16° | 115° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 31, 20:00 | -6° | 123° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 31, 21:00 | 3° | 133° | south-east | Very low |
| Oct 31, 22:00 | 11° | 143° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 31, 23:00 | 17° | 155° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 1, 00:00 | 20° | 169° | south | Visible |
| Nov 1, 01:00 | 21° | 183° | south | Visible |
| Nov 1, 01:29 — Astronomical night ends | 20° | 190° | south | Visible |
| Nov 1, 02:00 | 19° | 197° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 1, 02:01 — Twilight end | 19° | 197° | south-west | Twilight |
| Nov 1, 02:33 — Civil sunrise | 17° | 204° | south-west | Twilight |
| Nov 1, 03:00 | 15° | 210° | south-west | Twilight |
| Nov 1, 03:02 — Sunrise | 14° | 210° | south-west | Twilight |
| Nov 1, 04:00 | 8° | 221° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 1, 05:00 | -1° | 231° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 1, 06:00 | -10° | 240° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 1, 07:00 | -20° | 249° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 1, 08:00 | -31° | 257° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 1, 09:00 | -43° | 265° | west | Below horizon |
| Nov 1, 10:00 | -54° | 275° | west | Below horizon |
| Nov 1, 11:00 | -66° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 1, 12:00 | -76° | 316° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 1, 13:00 | -79° | 16° | north-east | Below horizon |