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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

Algenib Observation Details

Algenib

Algenib Daily Motion

Algenib will reach its transit before twilight, at 13:24. By the onset of twilight at 16:33, it will be at elevation, and it will set before sunrise, at 20:11.
Algenib will be visible until February, 18, 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.

Algenib Visibility Timetable on February 04

Algenib Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Algenib transit13:2468°
Sunset15:3354°
Civil sunset16:0249°
Astrosession begin17:0337°
Moon Rise, 94% illuminated17:5127°
Algenib set20:11
Astrosession end03:39-28°
Algenib rise06:33
Moon Set06:411°

Track Algenib Position Throughout the Night

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Where is Algenib right now?

Algenib is located in the constellation Pegasus, at right ascension 00h 13m 14s" and declination 15° 11' 00s. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 48 degrees toward the east-southeast from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 2.83.

Finder Chart for Algenib

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Object nameAlgenib
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Algenib coordinates0.220598, 15.183596
Center coordinates0.220598, 15.183596

Algenib Passage Through Night

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Current position of Algenib

Time16:07
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Algenib elevation48°
Algenib Azimuth110°
Here you can see the current position of the Algenib on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Algenib's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Algenib

Time
DateThu, 5 February 2026
Twighlight start17:04
Twighlight end03:36
Twighlight duration11h 33m
Rise06:33
Set20:07
Elevation at transit68°
Transit time13:20
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 00h 13m 14s", Dec: 15° 11' 00s
Magnitude3
ConstellationPegasus
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Algenib, 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 Algenib 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.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Algenib

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension0.220598°
Declination15.183596°
Magnitude2.83
ConstellationPegasus
Elevation47.7°
Azimuth110.5°