Alshain Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Alshain right now?
Alshain is located in the constellation Aquila. Although Alshain is currently 81° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:34 local time. At that moment, Alshain will be 59° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 18:34 local time. At that moment, Alshain will be 59° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Alshain tonight
Alshain visibility on 2026-11-11
Alshain Visible from sunset until before midnight
Alshain rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 3% illuminated  | 07:14 | -49° |
| Alshain transit | 16:31 | 84° |
| Sunset | 17:46 | 70° |
| Civil sunset | 18:09 | 65° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:34 | 59° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:59 | 52° |
| Moonset | 19:40 | 42° |
| Alshain set | 22:31 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | -84° |
| Alshain rise | 10:29 |
Track Alshain position throughout the night
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Alshain Passage Through Night
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Current position of Alshain
| Time | 16:59 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 81° |
| Azimuth | 313° |
Here you can see the current position of Alshain 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.
When Is Alshain Visible Throughout the Year?
Alshain will remain visible until December 9, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Thu, 12 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:56 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:23 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 27m |
| Rise | 10:29 |
| Set | 22:27 |
| Elevation at transit | 84° |
| Transit time | 16:28 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 19h 55m 18s", Dec: 06° 24' 24s |
| Magnitude | 4 |
| Constellation | Aquila |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Alshain, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when Alshain is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Alshain is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Alshain
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 19h 55m 19s |
| Declination | 06° 24′ 24″ |
| Magnitude | 3.71 |
| Constellation | Aquila |
| Elevation | 80.6° |
| Azimuth | 313.2° |
| Spectral type | G8IVvar |