Where is Almaaz right now?
Almaaz is located in the constellation Auriga. Although Almaaz is currently 50° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Where and When to Look for Almaaz Tonight
The best available observing time for Almaaz during this observing period is around 02:03, at 84° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
Almaaz will remain visible until May 2, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Almaaz is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Almaaz Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Almaaz moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 84° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track Almaaz position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Almaaz
| Constellation | Auriga |
| Elevation | 2° |
| Direction | north-east (33°) |
| Right Ascension | 05h 01m |
| Declination | +43° 49′ |
| Magnitude | 3.03 |
Almaaz Passage Through Night
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Current position of Almaaz
| Time | 17:18 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 2° |
| Azimuth | 33° |
Here you can see the current position of Almaaz 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.
Almaaz Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 12:00 | -4° | 338° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | -8° | 348° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | -9° | 359° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | -8° | 10° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | -5° | 21° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | 0° | 30° | north-east | Very low |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | 7° | 39° | north-east | Very low |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | 15° | 46° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | 24° | 52° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | 34° | 58° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | 44° | 62° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | 55° | 65° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | 66° | 65° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | 77° | 56° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | 84° | 4° | north | Visible |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | 77° | 305° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | 67° | 296° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | 67° | 295° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | 62° | 295° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | 56° | 295° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | 56° | 295° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | 51° | 296° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | 45° | 298° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | 35° | 302° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | 25° | 307° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | 16° | 313° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | 8° | 321° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | 1° | 329° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | -4° | 339° | north-west | Below horizon |