Alnilam Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Alnilam right now?
Alnilam is located in the constellation Orion. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 29 degrees toward the southeast from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 1.69.
Twilight begins at 20:59 local time, and at that moment, Alnilam will appear at an altitude of 29 degrees toward the southeast.
Twilight begins at 20:59 local time, and at that moment, Alnilam will appear at an altitude of 29 degrees toward the southeast.
Alnilam Visibility on March 09
Alnilam is visible from sunset through most of the night
Alnilam Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Alnilam rise | 11:41 | |
| Sunset | 17:07 | 51° |
| Civil sunset | 17:34 | 51° |
| Alnilam transit | 17:36 | 51° |
| Astrosession begin | 18:35 | 49° |
Moon Rise, 72.1% illuminated  | 22:50 | 8° |
| Alnilam set | 23:32 | |
| Astrosession end | 04:00 | -48° |
| Moon Set | 08:23 | -37° |
Track Alnilam Position Throughout the Night
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Alnilam - Blue Supergiant Star
Alnilam is the central star in Orion's Belt and the twenty-seventh-brightest star in the night sky. It is a blue supergiant star located about 2,000 light-years away from Earth.
Alnilam has an apparent magnitude of 1.70 and is one of the most prominent stars in the winter sky in the Northern Hemisphere.
Finder Chart for Alnilam
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| Object name | Alnilam |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| Alnilam coordinates | 5.603559, -1.20192 |
| Center coordinates | 5.603559, -1.20192 |
Alnilam Passage Through Night
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Current position of Alnilam
| Time | 20:59 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Alnilam elevation | 29° |
| Alnilam Azimuth | 117° |
Here you can see the current position of the Alnilam on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Alnilam's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of Alnilam
Alnilam will be visible until April, 13, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
| Date | Tue, 10 March 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 18:35 |
| Twighlight end | 03:58 |
| Twighlight duration | 9h 22m |
| Rise | 11:37 |
| Set | 23:28 |
| Elevation at transit | 51° |
| Transit time | 17:32 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 05h 36m 12s", Dec: -1° 12' 06s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Orion |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Alnilam, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Alnilam is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Alnilam is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Alnilam
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 5.603559° |
| Declination | -1.20192° |
| Magnitude | 1.69 |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | 29.4° |
| Azimuth | 117.4° |