Where is Altais right now?
Altais is located in the constellation Draco. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 22° toward the north, with an apparent magnitude of 3.07.
Where and When to Look for Altais Tonight
The best available observing time for Altais during this observing period is around 20:01, at 20° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
Altais will remain visible until December 28, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Altais is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Altais Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Altais moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 24° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track Altais position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Altais
| Constellation | Draco |
| Elevation | 21° |
| Direction | north (349°) |
| Right Ascension | 19h 12m |
| Declination | +67° 39′ |
| Magnitude | 3.07 |
Altais Passage Through Night
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Current position of Altais
| Time | 19:36 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 21° |
| Azimuth | 349° |
Here you can see the current position of Altais 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.
Altais Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 12:00 | 2° | 22° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 29, 13:00 | 8° | 21° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 29, 14:00 | 13° | 19° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 29, 15:00 | 18° | 15° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 29, 16:00 | 21° | 11° | north | Daylight |
| Oct 29, 17:00 | 23° | 5° | north | Daylight |
| Oct 29, 18:00 | 24° | 359° | north | Daylight |
| Oct 29, 18:49 — Sunset | 23° | 354° | north | Twilight |
| Oct 29, 19:00 | 22° | 353° | north | Twilight |
| Oct 29, 19:11 — Civil sunset | 22° | 351° | north | Twilight |
| Oct 29, 19:36 — Twilight start | 21° | 349° | north | Visible |
| Oct 29, 20:00 | 20° | 347° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 29, 20:01 — Astronomical night starts | 20° | 347° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 29, 21:00 | 16° | 343° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 29, 22:00 | 11° | 340° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 29, 23:00 | 6° | 338° | north-west | Very low |
| Oct 30, 00:00 | 0° | 338° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 01:00 | -6° | 339° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 02:00 | -11° | 341° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 03:00 | -15° | 345° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 04:00 | -19° | 350° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 05:00 | -21° | 356° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 05:35 — Astronomical night ends | -21° | 359° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 06:00 | -21° | 2° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 06:00 — Twilight end | -21° | 2° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 06:25 — Civil sunrise | -21° | 4° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 06:47 — Sunrise | -20° | 6° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 07:00 | -20° | 8° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 08:00 | -17° | 13° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 09:00 | -13° | 17° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 10:00 | -8° | 20° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 11:00 | -3° | 22° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 12:00 | 3° | 22° | north-east | Daylight |