Where is Ain right now?
Ain is located in the constellation Taurus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 7° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 3.53.
Where and When to Look for Ain Tonight
The best available observing time for Ain during this observing period is around 01:38, at 71° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
Ain will remain visible until April 16, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Ain is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Ain Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Ain moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 70° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track Ain position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Ain
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | 7° |
| Direction | north-east (71°) |
| Right Ascension | 04h 28m |
| Declination | +19° 10′ |
| Magnitude | 3.53 |
Ain Passage Through Night
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Current position of Ain
| Time | 20:08 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 7° |
| Azimuth | 71° |
Here you can see the current position of Ain 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.
Ain Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 12:00 | -59° | 309° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 13:00 | -68° | 333° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 14:00 | -70° | 13° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 15:00 | -63° | 44° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 16:00 | -51° | 59° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 17:00 | -38° | 66° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 18:00 | -24° | 69° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 19:00 | -10° | 71° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 20:00 | 5° | 71° | north-east | Very low |
| Nov 2, 21:00 | 19° | 70° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 2, 22:00 | 33° | 67° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 2, 23:00 | 46° | 62° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 3, 00:00 | 59° | 50° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 3, 01:00 | 69° | 26° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 3, 02:00 | 70° | 345° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 3, 03:00 | 62° | 315° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 3, 04:00 | 50° | 301° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 3, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 44° | 297° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 3, 04:53 — Twilight end | 38° | 295° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 3, 05:00 | 37° | 294° | north-west | Twilight |
| Nov 3, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | 33° | 293° | north-west | Twilight |
| Nov 3, 05:41 — Sunrise | 28° | 292° | north-west | Twilight |
| Nov 3, 06:00 | 23° | 291° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 3, 07:00 | 9° | 289° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 3, 08:00 | -5° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 3, 09:00 | -19° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 3, 10:00 | -33° | 293° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 3, 11:00 | -47° | 299° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 3, 12:00 | -59° | 310° | north-west | Below horizon |