Where is Alcyone right now?
Alcyone is located in the constellation Taurus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 74° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 2.85.
Where and When to Look for Alcyone Tonight
The best available observing time for Alcyone during this observing period is around 20:38, at 74° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
Alcyone will remain visible until April 7, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Alcyone is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Alcyone Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Alcyone moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 74° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track Alcyone position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Alcyone
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | 74° |
| Direction | south-west (197°) |
| Right Ascension | 03h 47m |
| Declination | +24° 06′ |
| Magnitude | 2.85 |
Alcyone Passage Through Night
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Current position of Alcyone
| Time | 20:38 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 74° |
| Azimuth | 197° |
Here you can see the current position of Alcyone 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.
Alcyone Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 12:00 | -8° | 49° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | 2° | 59° | north-east | Very low |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | 12° | 68° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | 23° | 77° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | 34° | 86° | east | Visible |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | 46° | 96° | east | Visible |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | 57° | 108° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | 67° | 128° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | 74° | 166° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | 72° | 213° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | 63° | 241° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | 52° | 258° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | 41° | 269° | west | Visible |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | 34° | 274° | west | Visible |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | 29° | 278° | west | Visible |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | 28° | 279° | west | Twilight |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | 22° | 283° | north-west | Twilight |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | 18° | 287° | north-west | Twilight |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | 17° | 288° | north-west | Twilight |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | 7° | 295° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | -3° | 305° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | -11° | 315° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | -19° | 327° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | -24° | 341° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | -26° | 356° | north | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | -25° | 11° | north | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | -21° | 26° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | -15° | 39° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | -7° | 50° | north-east | Below horizon |