Where is Aldebaran right now?
Aldebaran is located in the constellation Taurus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for Aldebaran Tonight
The best available observing time for Aldebaran during this observing period is around 01:04, at 73° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
Aldebaran will remain visible until April 18, 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 24-hour period, Aldebaran moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 73° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track Aldebaran position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Aldebaran
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | -7° |
| Direction | north-east (73°) |
| Right Ascension | 04h 35m |
| Declination | +16° 30′ |
| Magnitude | 0.87 |
Aldebaran Passage Through Night
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Current position of Aldebaran
| Time | 18:34 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -7° |
| Azimuth | 73° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 12:00 | -67° | 316° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 13:00 | -73° | 356° | north | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 14:00 | -69° | 39° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 15:00 | -57° | 58° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 16:00 | -44° | 67° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 17:00 | -30° | 71° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 18:00 | -15° | 73° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 19:00 | -1° | 73° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 20:00 | 13° | 73° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 13, 21:00 | 28° | 71° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 13, 22:00 | 42° | 68° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 13, 23:00 | 55° | 60° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 14, 00:00 | 67° | 43° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 14, 01:00 | 73° | 3° | north | Visible |
| Nov 14, 02:00 | 68° | 320° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 14, 03:00 | 57° | 301° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 14, 04:00 | 43° | 293° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 14, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 37° | 291° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 14, 04:53 — Twilight end | 31° | 289° | north-west | Twilight |
| Nov 14, 05:00 | 29° | 289° | north-west | Twilight |
| Nov 14, 05:19 — Civil sunrise | 25° | 288° | north-west | Twilight |
| Nov 14, 05:41 — Sunrise | 19° | 288° | north-west | Twilight |
| Nov 14, 06:00 | 15° | 287° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 14, 07:00 | 1° | 287° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 14, 08:00 | -14° | 287° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 09:00 | -28° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 10:00 | -42° | 293° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 11:00 | -56° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 12:00 | -68° | 318° | north-west | Below horizon |