Where is Alnitak right now?
Alnitak is located in the constellation Orion. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 6° toward the east, with an apparent magnitude of 1.74.
Twilight begins at 21:44 local time. At that moment, Alnitak will be 6° above the horizon toward the east.
Twilight begins at 21:44 local time. At that moment, Alnitak will be 6° above the horizon toward the east.
Track Alnitak position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Alnitak Tonight
The best observable position of Alnitak is near 03:00: 51° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
Alnitak 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 Alnitak is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Alnitak Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Alnitak moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 51° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Alnitak
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | 6° |
| Direction | east (97°) |
| Right Ascension | 05h 40m |
| Declination | −01° 56′ |
| Magnitude | 1.74 |
Alnitak Passage Through Night
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Current position of Alnitak
| Time | 21:44 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 6° |
| Azimuth | 97° |
Here you can see the current position of Alnitak 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.
Alnitak Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
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| Oct 16, 12:00 | -34° | 298° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 13:00 | -44° | 313° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 14:00 | -51° | 333° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 15:00 | -55° | 357° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 16:00 | -52° | 22° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 17:00 | -46° | 43° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 18:00 | -37° | 59° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 19:00 | -26° | 71° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 20:00 | -14° | 81° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 21:00 | -2° | 91° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 22:00 | 10° | 100° | east | Very low |
| Oct 16, 23:00 | 21° | 110° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 17, 00:00 | 32° | 122° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 17, 01:00 | 41° | 136° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 17, 02:00 | 48° | 155° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 17, 03:00 | 51° | 178° | south | Best view |
| Oct 17, 03:51 — Astronomical night ends | 49° | 198° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 17, 04:00 | 49° | 201° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 17, 04:21 — Twilight end | 47° | 209° | south-west | Twilight |
| Oct 17, 04:51 — Civil sunrise | 44° | 218° | south-west | Twilight |
| Oct 17, 05:00 | 42° | 221° | south-west | Twilight |
| Oct 17, 05:19 — Sunrise | 40° | 226° | south-west | Twilight |
| Oct 17, 06:00 | 33° | 236° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 17, 07:00 | 23° | 248° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 17, 08:00 | 11° | 259° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 17, 09:00 | 0° | 268° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 10:00 | -12° | 277° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 11:00 | -24° | 287° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 12:00 | -35° | 299° | north-west | Below horizon |