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.
Where and When to Look for Alkes Tonight
The best available observing time for Alkes during this observing period is around 03:57, at 11° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
Alkes will become visible again around November 16 after moving far enough from the Sun. You can also see when Alkes is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Alkes Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Alkes moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 34° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track Alkes position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Alkes
| Constellation | Crater |
| Elevation | -64° |
| Direction | north-west (312°) |
| Right Ascension | 10h 59m |
| Declination | −18° 17′ |
| Magnitude | 4.08 |
Alkes Passage Through Night
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Current position of Alkes
| Time | 18:37 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -64° |
| Azimuth | 312° |
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.
Alkes Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 12:00 | 11° | 237° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 23, 13:00 | 0° | 247° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 14:00 | -11° | 256° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 15:00 | -23° | 264° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 16:00 | -35° | 273° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 17:00 | -47° | 284° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 18:00 | -58° | 298° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 19:00 | -67° | 323° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 20:00 | -71° | 2° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 21:00 | -66° | 40° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 22:00 | -57° | 63° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 23:00 | -46° | 77° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 00:00 | -34° | 88° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 01:00 | -22° | 97° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 02:00 | -10° | 105° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 03:00 | 1° | 114° | south-east | Very low |
| Oct 24, 03:57 — Astronomical night ends | 11° | 123° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 24, 04:00 | 11° | 124° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 24, 04:27 — Twilight end | 16° | 129° | south-east | Twilight |
| Oct 24, 04:58 — Civil sunrise | 20° | 135° | south-east | Twilight |
| Oct 24, 05:00 | 21° | 135° | south-east | Twilight |
| Oct 24, 05:25 — Sunrise | 24° | 141° | south-east | Twilight |
| Oct 24, 06:00 | 28° | 149° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 07:00 | 33° | 164° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 08:00 | 34° | 181° | south | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 09:00 | 32° | 198° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 10:00 | 27° | 214° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 11:00 | 19° | 227° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 12:00 | 10° | 238° | south-west | Daylight |