Where is Alhena right now?
Alhena is located in the constellation Gemini. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 62° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 1.93.
Where and When to Look for Alhena Tonight
The best available observing time for Alhena during this observing period is around 00:07, at 62° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
Alhena will remain visible until May 6, 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 24-hour period, Alhena moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 66° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track Alhena position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Alhena
| Constellation | Gemini |
| Elevation | 62° |
| Direction | south-west (217°) |
| Right Ascension | 06h 37m |
| Declination | +16° 23′ |
| Magnitude | 1.93 |
Alhena Passage Through Night
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Current position of Alhena
| Time | 00:07 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 62° |
| Azimuth | 217° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 12:00 | -32° | 17° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 7, 13:00 | -27° | 32° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 7, 14:00 | -20° | 46° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 7, 15:00 | -11° | 58° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 7, 16:00 | -1° | 68° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 7, 17:00 | 10° | 77° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 7, 18:00 | 22° | 86° | east | Visible |
| Nov 7, 19:00 | 33° | 96° | east | Visible |
| Nov 7, 20:00 | 45° | 108° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 7, 21:00 | 55° | 124° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 7, 22:00 | 63° | 147° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 7, 23:00 | 66° | 180° | south | Visible |
| Nov 8, 00:00 | 63° | 214° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 8, 00:36 — Astronomical night ends | 58° | 229° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 8, 01:00 | 55° | 237° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 8, 01:08 — Twilight end | 53° | 239° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 8, 01:40 — Civil sunrise | 48° | 248° | south-west | Twilight |
| Nov 8, 02:00 | 44° | 252° | south-west | Twilight |
| Nov 8, 02:10 — Sunrise | 42° | 255° | south-west | Twilight |
| Nov 8, 03:00 | 33° | 264° | west | Daylight |
| Nov 8, 04:00 | 22° | 274° | west | Daylight |
| Nov 8, 05:00 | 10° | 283° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 8, 06:00 | -1° | 292° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 07:00 | -11° | 303° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 08:00 | -20° | 314° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 09:00 | -27° | 328° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 10:00 | -32° | 344° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 11:00 | -34° | 1° | north | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 12:00 | -32° | 18° | north-east | Below horizon |