Altair Observation Details
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 February 23
Altair Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 22.9% illuminated  | 07:21 | 61° |
| Altair transit | 07:48 | 62° |
| Altair set | 14:14 | |
| Astrosession begin | 17:21 | -33° |
| Moon Set | 22:08 | -33° |
| Altair rise | 01:17 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:19 | 24° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:20 | 36° |
| Sunrise | 04:48 | 41° |
Track Altair Position Throughout the Night
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Where is Altair right now?
Altair is located in the constellation Aquila, at right ascension 19h 50m 46s" and declination 08° 52' 05s. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 53 degrees, Altair is not visible because it is daytime.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 | 06:06 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Altair elevation | 53° |
| Altair Azimuth | -135° |
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 | Mon, 23 February 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 17:17 |
| Twighlight end | 03:14 |
| Twighlight duration | 10h 57m |
| Rise | 01:17 |
| Set | 14:10 |
| Elevation at transit | 62° |
| Transit time | 07:44 |
| Equatorial coordinates | 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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
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.
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 Altair
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 19.846388° |
| Declination | 8.868322000000001° |
| Magnitude | 0.76 |
| Constellation | Aquila |
| Elevation | 53.4° |
| Azimuth | -134.6° |