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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: Santa Clara, United States
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Alshain Position and Visibility Tonight

Alshain

Where is Alshain right now?

Alshain is located in the constellation Aquila. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.

Alshain Visibility on April 18

Alshain is visible in the early morning sky until sunrise

Alshain Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 0.4% illuminated 04:1856°
Moon Set18:33-43°
Astrosession begin19:18-38°
Alshain rise22:57
Astrosession end02:5545°
Twighlight end03:2951°
Civil sunrise04:0155°
Sunrise04:3057°
Alshain transit05:1659°

Track Alshain Position Throughout the Night

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Finder Chart for Alshain

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Object nameAlshain
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Alshain coordinates19.921886999999998, 6.406763
Center coordinates19.921886999999998, 6.406763

Alshain Passage Through Night

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Current position of Alshain

Time16:58
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Alshain elevation-46°
Alshain Azimuth7°
Here you can see the current position of the Alshain on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Alshain's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Alshain


Alshain will be visible until December, 21, 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.
Time
DateSun, 19 April 2026
Twighlight start19:18
Twighlight end02:52
Twighlight duration8h 34m
Rise22:57
Set11:34
Elevation at transit59°
Transit time05:16
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 19h 55m 18s", Dec: 06° 24' 24s
Magnitude4
ConstellationAquila
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Alshain, 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 Alshain 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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Alshain

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension19.921886999999998°
Declination6.406763°
Magnitude3.71
ConstellationAquila
Elevation-46°
Azimuth7.2°