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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Aldebaran Observation Details

Aldebaran

Aldebaran Daily Motion

Aldebaran will rise at 22:16, during twilight, and will ascend to 61° by the time twilight ends at 03:38.
Aldebaran will be visible until April, 13, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.

Aldebaran Visibility Timetable on August 30

Aldebaran Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 36.6% illuminated10:5712°
Astrosession begin19:12-29°
Moon Set20:42-16°
Aldebaran rise22:16
Astrosession end03:0556°
Civil sunrise04:1066°
Sunrise04:3868°
Aldebaran transit05:0769°

Track Aldebaran Position Throughout the Night

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Where is Aldebaran right now?

Aldebaran is located in the constellation Taurus, at right ascension 04h 35m 55s" and declination 16° 30' 33s. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 24 degrees, Aldebaran is not visible because it is daytime.

Aldebaran - Red Giant Star

Aldebaran is the brightest star in the constellation Taurus and the fourteenth-brightest star in the night sky. It is a red giant star located about 65 light-years away from Earth.

With an apparent magnitude of 0.85, Aldebaran is one of the most prominent stars in the winter sky in the Northern Hemisphere. It is part of the Hyades star cluster.

Finder Chart for Aldebaran

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Object nameAldebaran
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Aldebaran coordinates4.5986769999999995, 16.509301
Center coordinates4.5986769999999995, 16.509301

Aldebaran Passage Through Night

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Current position of Aldebaran

Time10:00
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Aldebaran elevation24°
Aldebaran Azimuth87°
Here you can see the current position of the Aldebaran on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Aldebaran's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Aldebaran

Time
DateSat, 30 August 2025
Twighlight start19:07
Twighlight end02:58
Twighlight duration8h 51m
Rise22:16
Set11:58
Elevation at transit69°
Transit time05:07
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 04h 35m 55s", Dec: 16° 30' 33s
Magnitude1
ConstellationTaurus
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Aldebaran, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Aldebaran is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Aldebaran

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension4.5986769999999995°
Declination16.509301°
Magnitude0.87
ConstellationTaurus
Elevation23.8°
Azimuth86.9°