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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
Timezone:
Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Alhena Observation Details

Alhena

Alhena Daily Motion


Alhena will be visible until May, 7, 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.

Alhena Visibility Timetable on September 09

Alhena Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 97.5% illuminated17:59-36°
Astrosession begin18:54-36°
Alhena rise23:39
Astrosession end03:1542°
Civil sunrise04:1854°
Sunrise04:4659°
Alhena transit06:2969°
Moon Set06:5768°

Track Alhena Position Throughout the Night

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Where is Alhena right now?

Alhena is located in the constellation Gemini, at right ascension 06h 37m 42s" and declination 16° 23' 57s. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.

Alhena - Blue Giant Star

Alhena is the third-brightest star in the constellation Gemini and the thirty-fourth-brightest star in the night sky. It is a blue giant star located about 105 light-years away from Earth.

Alhena has an apparent magnitude of 1.93 and is one of the most prominent stars in the winter sky in the Northern Hemisphere.

Finder Chart for Alhena

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Object nameAlhena
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Alhena coordinates6.628528, 16.399252
Center coordinates6.628528, 16.399252

Alhena Passage Through Night

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Current position of Alhena

Time17:13
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Alhena elevation-33°
Alhena Azimuth23°
Here you can see the current position of the Alhena on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Alhena's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Alhena

Time
DateWed, 10 September 2025
Twighlight start18:52
Twighlight end03:14
Twighlight duration8h 22m
Rise23:39
Set13:20
Elevation at transit69°
Transit time06:29
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 06h 37m 42s", Dec: 16° 23' 57s
Magnitude2
ConstellationGemini
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Alhena, 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 Alhena 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 Alhena

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension6.628528°
Declination16.399252°
Magnitude1.93
ConstellationGemini
Elevation-33.2°
Azimuth22.5°