Where is Alnilam right now?
Alnilam is located in the constellation Orion. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track Alnilam Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for Alnilam Tonight
The best observable position of Alnilam is near 04:16: 47° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
Alnilam will remain visible until April 14, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Alnilam is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Alnilam Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Alnilam moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 47° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Alnilam
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | -52° |
| Direction | north-east (20°) |
| Right Ascension | 05h 36m |
| Declination | −01° 12′ |
| Magnitude | 1.69 |
Alnilam Passage Through Night
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Current position of Alnilam
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -52° |
| Azimuth | 20° |
Here you can see the current position of Alnilam 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.
Alnilam Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -5° | 272° | west | Below horizon |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -17° | 281° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -28° | 292° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -38° | 305° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -47° | 322° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -53° | 344° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -54° | 9° | north | Below horizon |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -49° | 32° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -41° | 50° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -31° | 64° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -20° | 75° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -8° | 85° | east | Below horizon |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 4° | 94° | east | Very low |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 15° | 104° | south-east | Visible |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 27° | 114° | south-east | Visible |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 37° | 127° | south-east | Visible |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 39° | 131° | south-east | Visible |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 44° | 140° | south-east | Visible |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 45° | 144° | south-east | Twilight |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 47° | 150° | south-east | Twilight |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 50° | 159° | south-east | Twilight |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 50° | 165° | south-east | Daylight |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 51° | 189° | south | Daylight |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 47° | 211° | south-west | Daylight |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 39° | 229° | south-west | Daylight |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 29° | 243° | south-west | Daylight |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 18° | 254° | south-west | Daylight |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 6° | 263° | west | Daylight |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -5° | 273° | west | Below horizon |