Aludra Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Aludra right now?
Aludra is located in the constellation Canis Major. Although Aludra is currently 36° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Aludra tonight
Aludra visibility on 2026-11-14
Aludra Visible from before midnight until sunrise
Aludra rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 19.3% illuminated  | 09:47 | 1° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:00 | -36° |
| Aludra rise | 21:48 | |
| Moonset | 22:11 | 5° |
| Aludra transit | 03:47 | 61° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | 59° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:53 | 57° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:19 | 53° |
| Sunrise | 05:42 | 50° |
| Aludra set | 09:46 |
Track Aludra position throughout the night
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Aludra Passage Through Night
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Current position of Aludra
| Time | 07:02 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 36° |
| Azimuth | 233° |
Here you can see the current position of Aludra 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.
When Is Aludra Visible Throughout the Year?
Aludra will remain visible until May 27, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sun, 15 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:57 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:23 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 26m |
| Rise | 21:48 |
| Set | 09:46 |
| Elevation at transit | 61° |
| Transit time | 03:47 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 07h 24m 05s", Dec: -29° 18' 11s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Canis Major |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Aludra, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when Aludra is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Aludra is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Aludra
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 07h 24m 06s |
| Declination | -29° 18′ 11″ |
| Magnitude | 2.45 |
| Constellation | Canis Major |
| Elevation | 35.7° |
| Azimuth | 232.9° |
| Spectral type | B5Ia |