Altair Observation Details
Altair Daily Motion
Tonight, observing Altair may prove challenging owing to its low elevation. It will reach its transit at by 12:17 and set before sunset at 18:46. Rising near twilight's end at 05:44, it will fade away by 06:45, peaking at just 12° above the horizon.Altair will become visible in February, 23. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from February, 23, Altair can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Altair Visibility Timetable on January 22
Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Altair transit | 12:17 | 59° |
| Sunset | 17:37 | 13° |
| Civil sunset | 18:07 | 7° |
| Altair set | 18:46 | |
| Astrosession begin | 19:13 | -5° |
| Moon Rise, 46.2% illuminated | 01:37 | -38° |
| Altair rise | 05:44 | |
| Astrosession end | 06:13 | 6° |
| Civil sunrise | 07:18 | 18° |
| Sunrise | 07:49 | 24° |
| Moon Set | 11:50 | 58° |
Track Altair Position Throughout the Night
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Altair - Main Sequence Star
Altair is the brightest star in the constellation Aquila and the twelfth-brightest star in the night sky. It is a main sequence star located about 16.7 light-years away from Earth.
Altair has an apparent magnitude of 0.76 and is known for its rapid rotation, which causes it to have an oblate shape. It is one of the closest stars visible to the naked eye.
Finder Chart for Altair
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| Object name | Altair |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| Altair coordinates | 19.846388, 8.868322000000001 |
| Center coordinates | 19.846388, 8.868322000000001 |
Altair Passage Through Night
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Current position of Altair
| Time | 20:26 |
| Latitude | 39.9625 |
| Longitude | -83.0061 |
| Altair elevation | -18° |
| Altair Azimuth | 61° |
Here you can see the current position of the Altair on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Altair's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of Altair
| Date | Thu, 23 January 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 19:14 |
| Twighlight end | 06:11 |
| Twighlight duration | 11h 58m |
| Rise | 05:44 |
| Set | 18:42 |
| Elevation at transit | 59° |
| Transit time | 12:13 |
| Equatorial coordinate | RA: 19h 50m 46s", Dec: 08° 52' 05s |
| Magnitude | 1 |
| Constellation | Aquila |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Altair, 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 Altair 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.
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 Altair 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.