Where is Algenib right now?
Algenib is located in the constellation Pegasus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 26° toward the west, with an apparent magnitude of 2.83.
Twilight begins at 18:12 local time. At that moment, Algenib will be 16° above the horizon toward the east.
Twilight begins at 18:12 local time. At that moment, Algenib will be 16° above the horizon toward the east.
Track Algenib position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Algenib Tonight
The best observable position of Algenib is near 00:00: 67° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
Algenib will remain visible until February 18, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Algenib is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Algenib Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Algenib moves from the north, reaches its highest sampled position at 67° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the north.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Algenib
| Constellation | Pegasus |
| Elevation | 16° |
| Direction | east (83°) |
| Right Ascension | 00h 13m |
| Declination | +15° 11′ |
| Magnitude | 2.83 |
Algenib Passage Through Night
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Current position of Algenib
| Time | 18:12 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 16° |
| Azimuth | 83° |
Here you can see the current position of Algenib 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.
Algenib Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
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| Sep 16, 12:00 | -37° | 7° | north | Below horizon |
| Sep 16, 13:00 | -34° | 24° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 16, 14:00 | -28° | 39° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 16, 15:00 | -19° | 52° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 16, 16:00 | -9° | 63° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 16, 17:00 | 2° | 72° | north-east | Daylight |
| Sep 16, 18:00 | 14° | 81° | east | Twilight |
| Sep 16, 19:00 | 26° | 90° | east | Visible |
| Sep 16, 20:00 | 37° | 100° | east | Visible |
| Sep 16, 21:00 | 49° | 112° | south-east | Visible |
| Sep 16, 22:00 | 59° | 130° | south-east | Visible |
| Sep 16, 23:00 | 66° | 158° | south-east | Visible |
| Sep 17, 00:00 | 67° | 195° | south-west | Best view |
| Sep 17, 01:00 | 61° | 226° | south-west | Visible |
| Sep 17, 02:00 | 51° | 245° | south-west | Visible |
| Sep 17, 03:00 | 40° | 258° | south-west | Visible |
| Sep 17, 03:23 — Astronomical night ends | 35° | 262° | west | Visible |
| Sep 17, 03:54 — Twilight end | 29° | 267° | west | Visible |
| Sep 17, 04:00 | 28° | 268° | west | Twilight |
| Sep 17, 04:25 — Civil sunrise | 23° | 272° | west | Twilight |
| Sep 17, 04:52 — Sunrise | 17° | 276° | west | Twilight |
| Sep 17, 05:00 | 16° | 277° | west | Daylight |
| Sep 17, 06:00 | 4° | 286° | north-west | Daylight |
| Sep 17, 07:00 | -7° | 295° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 17, 08:00 | -17° | 306° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 17, 09:00 | -26° | 318° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 17, 10:00 | -33° | 333° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 17, 11:00 | -37° | 350° | north | Below horizon |
| Sep 17, 12:00 | -37° | 8° | north | Below horizon |