Where is Aljanah right now?
Aljanah is located in the constellation Cygnus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for Aljanah Tonight
The best available observing time for Aljanah during this observing period is around 17:49, at 87° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
Aljanah will remain visible until January 17, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Aljanah is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Aljanah Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Aljanah moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 86° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track Aljanah position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Aljanah
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Elevation | 83° |
| Direction | south-east (118°) |
| Right Ascension | 20h 46m |
| Declination | +33° 58′ |
| Magnitude | 2.48 |
Aljanah Passage Through Night
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Current position of Aljanah
| Time | 17:19 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 83° |
| Azimuth | 118° |
Here you can see the current position of Aljanah 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.
Aljanah Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 12:00 | 22° | 63° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | 33° | 70° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | 44° | 76° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | 56° | 83° | east | Daylight |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | 68° | 91° | east | Daylight |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | 80° | 106° | south-east | Twilight |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | 86° | 217° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | 75° | 262° | west | Visible |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | 63° | 273° | west | Visible |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | 51° | 280° | west | Visible |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | 40° | 286° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | 28° | 293° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | 18° | 300° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | 8° | 307° | north-west | Very low |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | -1° | 316° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | -9° | 326° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | -14° | 337° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | -15° | 337° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | -16° | 343° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | -18° | 349° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | -18° | 350° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | -19° | 355° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | -19° | 3° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | -17° | 16° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | -12° | 28° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | -6° | 39° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | 3° | 48° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | 12° | 56° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | 22° | 64° | north-east | Daylight |