Where is Alhena right now?
Alhena is located in the constellation Gemini. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 30° toward the east, with an apparent magnitude of 1.93.
Twilight begins at 23:43 local time. At that moment, Alhena will be 30° above the horizon toward the east.
Twilight begins at 23:43 local time. At that moment, Alhena will be 30° above the horizon toward the east.
Track Alhena position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Alhena Tonight
The best observable position of Alhena is near 04:00: 69° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
Alhena will remain visible until May 7, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Alhena is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Alhena Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Alhena moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 69° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Alhena
| Constellation | Gemini |
| Elevation | 30° |
| Direction | east (92°) |
| Right Ascension | 06h 37m |
| Declination | +16° 23′ |
| Magnitude | 1.93 |
Alhena Passage Through Night
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Current position of Alhena
| Time | 23:43 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 30° |
| Azimuth | 92° |
Here you can see the current position of Alhena 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.
Alhena Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
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| Oct 16, 12:00 | -11° | 301° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 13:00 | -21° | 312° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 14:00 | -29° | 326° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 15:00 | -34° | 342° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 16:00 | -36° | 359° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 17:00 | -35° | 17° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 18:00 | -30° | 33° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 19:00 | -22° | 46° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 20:00 | -13° | 58° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 21:00 | -2° | 68° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 22:00 | 9° | 76° | north-east | Very low |
| Oct 16, 23:00 | 21° | 85° | east | Visible |
| Oct 17, 00:00 | 33° | 94° | east | Visible |
| Oct 17, 01:00 | 45° | 105° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 17, 02:00 | 56° | 120° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 17, 03:00 | 65° | 143° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 17, 03:51 — Astronomical night ends | 69° | 173° | south | Visible |
| Oct 17, 04:00 | 69° | 179° | south | Best view |
| Oct 17, 04:21 — Twilight end | 69° | 193° | south-west | Twilight |
| Oct 17, 04:51 — Civil sunrise | 66° | 211° | south-west | Twilight |
| Oct 17, 05:00 | 65° | 216° | south-west | Twilight |
| Oct 17, 05:19 — Sunrise | 63° | 225° | south-west | Twilight |
| Oct 17, 06:00 | 56° | 239° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 17, 07:00 | 45° | 254° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 17, 08:00 | 34° | 265° | west | Daylight |
| Oct 17, 09:00 | 22° | 274° | west | Daylight |
| Oct 17, 10:00 | 10° | 283° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 17, 11:00 | -1° | 292° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 12:00 | -12° | 302° | north-west | Below horizon |