Where is Alchiba right now?
Alchiba is located in the constellation Corvus. Although Alchiba is currently 14° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Where and When to Look for Alchiba Tonight
The highest sampled position of Alchiba is near 09:00: 28° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Daylight.
Alchiba will become visible again around October 25 after moving far enough from the Sun. You can also see when Alchiba is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Alchiba Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Alchiba moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 28° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track Alchiba position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Alchiba
| Constellation | Corvus |
| Elevation | -40° |
| Direction | west (267°) |
| Right Ascension | 12h 08m |
| Declination | −24° 43′ |
| Magnitude | 4.02 |
Alchiba Passage Through Night
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Current position of Alchiba
| Time | 17:18 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -40° |
| Azimuth | 267° |
Here you can see the current position of Alchiba 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.
Alchiba Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 12:00 | 16° | 220° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | 8° | 230° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | -2° | 240° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | -13° | 248° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | -24° | 256° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | -36° | 264° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | -48° | 273° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | -60° | 285° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | -71° | 305° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | -77° | 350° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | -73° | 44° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | -63° | 70° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | -52° | 83° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | -40° | 93° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | -28° | 101° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | -16° | 109° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | -6° | 117° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | -5° | 117° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | -1° | 121° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | 4° | 126° | south-east | Very low |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | 5° | 126° | south-east | Very low |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | 9° | 131° | south-east | Very low |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | 14° | 137° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | 21° | 149° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | 26° | 163° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | 28° | 178° | south | Daylight |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | 27° | 193° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | 22° | 208° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | 16° | 220° | south-west | Daylight |