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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

Algieba Position and Visibility Tonight

Algieba

Where is Algieba right now?

Algieba is located in the constellation Leo. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 18:32 local time, and at that moment, Algieba will appear at an altitude of 59 degrees toward the southwest.

Algieba Visibility on April 06

Algieba is visible nearly all night until morning twilight

Algieba Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Algieba rise13:26
Sunset17:3248°
Civil sunset18:0053°
Astrosession begin19:0464°
Algieba transit20:2972°
Moon Rise, 85.9% illuminated 21:3867°
Astrosession end03:153°
Algieba set03:32
Moon Set06:59-29°

Track Algieba Position Throughout the Night

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Algieba - Binary Star System

Algieba is the second-brightest star in the constellation Leo and the thirty-sixth-brightest star in the night sky. It is a binary star system located about 130 light-years away from Earth.

Algieba has an apparent magnitude of 2.01 and consists of two giant stars that orbit each other every 600 years.

Finder Chart for Algieba

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Object nameAlgieba
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Algieba coordinates10.332873, 19.841489000000003
Center coordinates10.332873, 19.841489000000003

Algieba Passage Through Night

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Current position of Algieba

Time10:16
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Algieba elevation-28°
Algieba Azimuth-28°
Here you can see the current position of the Algieba on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Algieba's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Algieba


Algieba will be visible until June, 26, 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.
Time
DateMon, 6 April 2026
Twighlight start18:59
Twighlight end03:10
Twighlight duration8h 11m
Rise13:22
Set03:28
Elevation at transit72°
Transit time20:25
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 10h 19m 58s", Dec: 19° 50' 29s
Magnitude2
ConstellationLeo
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Algieba, 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 Algieba 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 Algieba

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension10.332873°
Declination19.841489000000003°
Magnitude2.01
ConstellationLeo
Elevation-27.7°
Azimuth-27.9°