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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Alnilam Observation Details

Alnilam

Alnilam Daily Motion

Alnilam will rise at 23:37, during twilight, and will ascend to 44° by the time twilight ends at 03:46.
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.

Alnilam Visibility Timetable on September 08

Alnilam Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 99.8% illuminated17:33-54°
Astrosession begin18:56-49°
Alnilam rise23:37
Astrosession end03:1440°
Civil sunrise04:1848°
Sunrise04:4550°
Alnilam transit05:3251°
Moon Set05:4651°

Track Alnilam Position Throughout the Night

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Where is Alnilam right now?

Alnilam is located in the constellation Orion, at right ascension 05h 36m 12s" and declination -1° 12' 06s. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 10 degrees, Alnilam is not visible because it is daytime.

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 nameAlnilam
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Alnilam coordinates5.603559, -1.20192
Center coordinates5.603559, -1.20192

Alnilam Passage Through Night

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Current position of Alnilam

Time10:41
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Alnilam elevation10°
Alnilam Azimuth99°
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

Time
DateMon, 8 September 2025
Twighlight start18:52
Twighlight end03:08
Twighlight duration8h 16m
Rise23:37
Set11:27
Elevation at transit51°
Transit time05:32
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 05h 36m 12s", Dec: -1° 12' 06s
Magnitude2
ConstellationOrion
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.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Alnilam

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension5.603559°
Declination-1.20192°
Magnitude1.69
ConstellationOrion
Elevation10°
Azimuth99.3°