Where is Albaldah right now?
Albaldah is located in the constellation Sagittarius. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 9° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 2.88.
Where and When to Look for Albaldah Tonight
The best available observing time for Albaldah during this observing period is around 20:11, at 9° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Very low.
Albaldah will become visible again around April 19 after moving far enough from the Sun. You can also see when Albaldah is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Albaldah Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Albaldah moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 32° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track Albaldah position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Albaldah
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 9° |
| Direction | south-west (235°) |
| Right Ascension | 19h 09m |
| Declination | −21° 01′ |
| Magnitude | 2.88 |
Albaldah Passage Through Night
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Current position of Albaldah
| Time | 20:11 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 9° |
| Azimuth | 235° |
Here you can see the current position of Albaldah 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.
Albaldah Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 12:00 | 7° | 123° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | 16° | 134° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | 24° | 146° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | 29° | 161° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | 32° | 177° | south | Daylight |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | 31° | 193° | south-west | Twilight |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | 26° | 208° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | 19° | 222° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | 11° | 233° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | 0° | 243° | south-west | Very low |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | -11° | 252° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | -22° | 260° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | -34° | 268° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | -46° | 278° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | -57° | 291° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | -68° | 312° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | -73° | 349° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | -74° | 352° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | -73° | 14° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | -71° | 36° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | -70° | 37° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | -67° | 50° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | -61° | 63° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | -50° | 78° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | -38° | 89° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | -26° | 98° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | -14° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | -3° | 114° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | 7° | 124° | south-east | Daylight |