Alkes Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Alkes right now?
Alkes is located in the constellation Crater. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Alkes tonight
Alkes visibility on 2026-10-24
Alkes Visible from early morning until sunrise
Alkes rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Alkes transit | 07:59 | 34° |
| Alkes set | 12:59 | |
Moonrise, 88% illuminated  | 14:51 | -21° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:47 | -56° |
| Alkes rise | 02:54 | |
| Moonset | 03:47 | 9° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:57 | 11° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:27 | 16° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:58 | 20° |
| Sunrise | 05:25 | 24° |
Track Alkes position throughout the night
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Alkes Passage Through Night
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Current position of Alkes
| Time | 17:53 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -57° |
| Azimuth | 296° |
Here you can see the current position of Alkes 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.
When Is Alkes Visible Throughout the Year?
Alkes will become visible again around November 16 after moving far enough from the Sun.
| Date | Sun, 25 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:45 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:55 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 10m |
| Rise | 02:54 |
| Set | 12:55 |
| Elevation at transit | 34° |
| Transit time | 07:55 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 10h 59m 46s", Dec: -18° 17' 55s |
| Magnitude | 4 |
| Constellation | Crater |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Alkes, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when Alkes is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Alkes is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Alkes
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 10h 59m 46s |
| Declination | -18° 17′ 56″ |
| Magnitude | 4.08 |
| Constellation | Crater |
| Elevation | -56.8° |
| Azimuth | 296.4° |
| Spectral type | K1III |