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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: Columbus, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
39.9625
Longitude:
-83.0061

Alniyat Observation Details

Alniyat

Alniyat Daily Motion


Alniyat will be visible until January, 1, 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.

Alniyat Visibility Timetable on August 27

Alniyat Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 11.1% illuminated10:16-53°
Alniyat rise15:06
Alniyat transit19:3124°
Sunset20:1024°
Civil sunset20:4022°
Moon Set21:4018°
Astrosession begin21:4917°
Alniyat set23:55
Astrosession end05:18-59°

Track Alniyat Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time
Altitude
Azimuth
Shift the map to change the time and observe Alniyat changing position in the night sky.

Where is Alniyat right now?

Alniyat is located in the constellation Scorpius, at right ascension 16h 21m 11s" and declination -25° 35' 34s. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 21 degrees, Alniyat is not visible because it is daytime.

Finder Chart for Alniyat

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Object nameAlniyat
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Alniyat coordinates16.353143, -25.592796
Center coordinates16.353143, -25.592796

Alniyat Passage Through Night

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Current position of Alniyat

Time17:53
Latitude39.9625
Longitude-83.0061
Alniyat elevation21°
Alniyat Azimuth-156°
Here you can see the current position of the Alniyat on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Alniyat's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Alniyat

Time
DateWed, 27 August 2025
Twighlight start21:45
Twighlight end05:12
Twighlight duration7h 27m
Rise15:02
Set23:52
Elevation at transit24°
Transit time19:27
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 16h 21m 11s", Dec: -25° 35' 34s
Magnitude3
ConstellationScorpius
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Alniyat, 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 Alniyat 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 Alniyat

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension16.353143°
Declination-25.592796°
Magnitude2.9
ConstellationScorpius
Elevation20.5°
Azimuth-156.3°