When Is Alnitak Visible During the Year?

See how Alnitak visibility changes through the year from your location. The graph shows its seasonal observing windows, while the table gives rise, transit and set times for selected dates.

Alnitak will remain visible until April 14, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See Alnitak

Based on the amount of time Alnitak is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are December 2026, January 2027, November 2026.

Alnitak Visibility Throughout the Year

Alnitak visibility on 2026-09-07

Alnitak Visible from early morning until sunrise

Alnitak rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Moonset	14:56	-38°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	-51°
Moonrise, 21% illuminated	23:21	-5°
Alnitak rise	23:48
Astronomical observing session ends	03:13	38°
Twilight end	03:45	42°
Civil sunrise	04:17	46°
Sunrise	04:44	49°
Alnitak transit	05:41	51°

Track Alnitak Position Throughout the Night

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Shift the map to change the time and observe Alnitak changing position in the night sky.

Alnitak Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date