Alhena Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Alhena right now?
Alhena is located in the constellation Gemini. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 64 degrees, Alhena is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:18 local time, and at that moment, Alhena will appear at an altitude of 18 degrees toward the east.
Twilight begins at 19:18 local time, and at that moment, Alhena will appear at an altitude of 18 degrees toward the east.
Alhena Visibility on May 19
Alhena is visible from sunset through most of the night
Alhena Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 2.3% illuminated  | 05:14 | -20° |
| Alhena transit | 13:58 | 69° |
| Sunset | 18:11 | 31° |
| Civil sunset | 18:42 | 25° |
| Twighlight start | 19:18 | 18° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:57 | 10° |
| Alhena set | 20:49 | |
| Moon Set | 21:07 | -3° |
| Astrosession end | 02:10 | -36° |
| Alhena rise | 07:04 |
Track Alhena Position Throughout the Night
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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 name | Alhena |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| Alhena coordinates | 6.628528, 16.399252 |
| Center coordinates | 6.628528, 16.399252 |
Alhena Passage Through Night
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Current position of Alhena
| Time | 15:05 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Alhena elevation | 64° |
| Alhena Azimuth | 140° |
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
Alhena will become visible in August, 21. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 21, Alhena can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
| Date | Wed, 20 May 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:58 |
| Twighlight end | 02:07 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 10m |
| Rise | 07:04 |
| Set | 20:45 |
| Elevation at transit | 69° |
| Transit time | 13:55 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 06h 37m 42s", Dec: 16° 23' 57s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Gemini |
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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
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.
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 Alhena
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 6.628528° |
| Declination | 16.399252° |
| Magnitude | 1.93 |
| Constellation | Gemini |
| Elevation | 64.4° |
| Azimuth | 140.5° |