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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

Algedi Position and Visibility Tonight

Algedi

Where is Algedi right now?

Algedi is located in the constellation Capricornus. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.

Algedi Visibility on March 14

Algedi Not Visible Tonight

Algedi Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 35.1% illuminated 02:24-3°
Algedi transit08:0040°
Moon Set11:4617°
Algedi set13:20
Astrosession begin18:40-60°
Algedi rise02:36
Astrosession end03:5314°
Civil sunrise04:5424°
Sunrise05:2128°

Track Algedi Position Throughout the Night

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Finder Chart for Algedi

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Object nameAlgedi
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Algedi coordinates20.300904, -12.544852
Center coordinates20.300904, -12.544852

Algedi Passage Through Night

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Current position of Algedi

Time01:27
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Algedi elevation-13°
Algedi Azimuth-96°
Here you can see the current position of the Algedi on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Algedi's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Algedi


Algedi will become visible in April, 12. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from April, 12, Algedi can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Time
DateSun, 15 March 2026
Twighlight start18:36
Twighlight end03:46
Twighlight duration9h 10m
Rise02:32
Set13:12
Elevation at transit40°
Transit time07:52
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 20h 18m 03s", Dec: -12° 32' 41s
Magnitude4
ConstellationCapricornus
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Algedi, 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 Algedi 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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Algedi

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension20.300904°
Declination-12.544852°
Magnitude3.58
ConstellationCapricornus
Elevation-13.4°
Azimuth-95.7°