Aldebaran Tonight: Visibility, Position and Best Viewing Time
Is Aldebaran Visible Tonight?
From your location, Aldebaran is visible from before midnight until sunrise. Its current altitude, direction, rise and set times, and finder chart are shown below.
When Is the Best Time to See Aldebaran Tonight?
The earliest practical time to observe Aldebaran tonight is around 01:54, when it is already about 51° above the horizon. It reaches its highest point of about 68° around 03:48.
Where is Aldebaran right now?
Aldebaran is located in the constellation Taurus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 51° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 0.87.
Twilight begins at 01:54 local time. At that moment, Aldebaran will be 51° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 01:54 local time. At that moment, Aldebaran will be 51° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Aldebaran visibility on 2026-09-10
Aldebaran Visible from before midnight until sunrise
Aldebaran rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 5.8% illuminated  | 03:03 | 62° |
| Moonset | 16:43 | -36° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:53 | -26° |
| Aldebaran rise | 21:34 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:16 | 64° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 03:48 | 68° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:19 | 69° |
| Aldebaran transit | 04:25 | 69° |
| Sunrise | 04:47 | 69° |
Track Aldebaran position throughout the night
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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 name | Aldebaran |
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| Aldebaran coordinates | 4.5986769999999995, 16.509301 |
| Center coordinates | 4.5986769999999995, 16.509301 |
Aldebaran Passage Through Night
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Current position of Aldebaran
| Time | 01:54 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 51° |
| Azimuth | 112° |
Here you can see the current position of Aldebaran 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.
When Is Aldebaran Visible Throughout the Year?
Aldebaran will remain visible until April 13, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Fri, 11 September 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:47 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:11 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 8h 24m |
| Rise | 21:30 |
| Set | 11:12 |
| Elevation at transit | 69° |
| Transit time | 04:21 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 04h 35m 55s", Dec: 16° 30' 33s |
| Magnitude | 1 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Aldebaran, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when Aldebaran is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Aldebaran is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Aldebaran
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 04h 35m 55s |
| Declination | 16° 30′ 33″ |
| Magnitude | 0.87 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | 50.7° |
| Azimuth | 111.6° |
| Spectral type | K5III |