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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
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Latitude:
39.9625
Longitude:
-83.0061

Altair Observation Details

Altair

Altair Daily Motion


Altair will be visible until December, 22, 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.

Altair Visibility Timetable on May 28

Altair Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 0.3% illuminated06:0356°
Moon Set22:12-3°
Altair rise22:29
Astrosession begin22:484°
Astrosession end04:1057°
Altair transit04:5859°
Civil sunrise05:3558°
Sunrise06:0855°
Altair set11:27

Track Altair Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time
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Azimuth
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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 nameAltair
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Altair coordinates19.846388, 8.868322000000001
Center coordinates19.846388, 8.868322000000001

Altair Passage Through Night

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Current position of Altair

Time00:18
Latitude39.9625
Longitude-83.0061
Altair elevation21°
Altair Azimuth-96°
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

Time
DateThu, 29 May 2025
Twighlight start22:48
Twighlight end04:08
Twighlight duration5h 19m
Rise22:25
Set11:23
Elevation at transit59°
Transit time04:54
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 19h 50m 46s", Dec: 08° 52' 05s
Magnitude1
ConstellationAquila
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.