Where is Aldebaran right now?
Aldebaran is located in the constellation Taurus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 32° toward the east, with an apparent magnitude of 0.87.
Twilight begins at 21:52 local time. At that moment, Aldebaran will be 32° above the horizon toward the east.
Twilight begins at 21:52 local time. At that moment, Aldebaran will be 32° above the horizon toward the east.
Track Aldebaran position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Aldebaran Tonight
The best observable position of Aldebaran is near 02:00: 69° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
Aldebaran will remain visible until April 13, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Aldebaran is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Aldebaran Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Aldebaran moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 69° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Aldebaran
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | 32° |
| Direction | east (93°) |
| Right Ascension | 04h 35m |
| Declination | +16° 30′ |
| Magnitude | 0.87 |
Aldebaran Passage Through Night
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Current position of Aldebaran
| Time | 21:52 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 32° |
| Azimuth | 93° |
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.
Aldebaran Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
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| Oct 16, 12:00 | -29° | 326° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 13:00 | -34° | 342° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 14:00 | -36° | 359° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 15:00 | -34° | 17° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 16:00 | -29° | 33° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 17:00 | -22° | 46° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 18:00 | -12° | 58° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 19:00 | -2° | 68° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 20:00 | 10° | 77° | north-east | Very low |
| Oct 16, 21:00 | 22° | 85° | east | Visible |
| Oct 16, 22:00 | 33° | 94° | east | Visible |
| Oct 16, 23:00 | 45° | 105° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 17, 00:00 | 56° | 120° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 17, 01:00 | 65° | 144° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 17, 02:00 | 69° | 180° | south | Best view |
| Oct 17, 03:00 | 65° | 217° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 17, 03:51 — Astronomical night ends | 58° | 237° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 17, 04:00 | 56° | 240° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 17, 04:21 — Twilight end | 53° | 246° | south-west | Twilight |
| Oct 17, 04:51 — Civil sunrise | 47° | 253° | south-west | Twilight |
| Oct 17, 05:00 | 45° | 255° | south-west | Twilight |
| Oct 17, 05:19 — Sunrise | 42° | 259° | south-west | Twilight |
| Oct 17, 06:00 | 33° | 266° | west | Daylight |
| Oct 17, 07:00 | 22° | 275° | west | Daylight |
| Oct 17, 08:00 | 10° | 283° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 17, 09:00 | -2° | 292° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 10:00 | -12° | 302° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 11:00 | -22° | 314° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 12:00 | -29° | 327° | north-west | Below horizon |