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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: Columbus, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
39.9625
Longitude:
-83.0061

Algedi Observation Details

Algedi

Algedi Daily Motion

Algedi rise at 18:50, and will be at 26° when twilight starts at 21:30. It will reach its transit at 37° at 00:06, and will set at 05:23, before twighlight ends at 05:42.
Algedi will be visible until December, 2, 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.

Algedi Visibility Timetable on August 17

Algedi Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Algedi rise18:50
Sunset20:2517°
Civil sunset20:5521°
Astrosession begin22:0731°
Algedi transit00:0637°
Moon Rise, 39.1% illuminated00:2737°
Astrosession end05:053°
Algedi set05:23
Moon Set16:32-26°

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

Time14:47
Latitude39.9625
Longitude-83.0061
Algedi elevation-46°
Algedi Azimuth-63°
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

Time
DateSun, 17 August 2025
Twighlight start22:03
Twighlight end04:59
Twighlight duration7h 56m
Rise18:46
Set05:19
Elevation at transit37°
Transit time00:02
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.