Where is Aludra right now?
Aludra is located in the constellation Canis Major. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for Aludra Tonight
The best available observing time for Aludra during this observing period is around 03:57, at 23° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
Aludra will remain visible until May 16, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Aludra is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Aludra Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Aludra moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 23° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track Aludra position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Aludra
| Constellation | Canis Major |
| Elevation | -76° |
| Direction | north-east (59°) |
| Right Ascension | 07h 24m |
| Declination | −29° 18′ |
| Magnitude | 2.45 |
Aludra Passage Through Night
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Current position of Aludra
| Time | 17:17 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -76° |
| Azimuth | 59° |
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.
Aludra Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 12:00 | -36° | 258° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 13:00 | -47° | 265° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 14:00 | -59° | 275° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 15:00 | -71° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 16:00 | -81° | 329° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 17:00 | -79° | 47° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 18:00 | -68° | 76° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 19:00 | -56° | 88° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 20:00 | -44° | 97° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 21:00 | -33° | 104° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 22:00 | -21° | 111° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 23:00 | -10° | 119° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 00:00 | 0° | 128° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 01:00 | 8° | 137° | south-east | Very low |
| Oct 24, 02:00 | 16° | 149° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 24, 03:00 | 21° | 161° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 24, 03:57 — Astronomical night ends | 23° | 175° | south | Visible |
| Oct 24, 04:00 | 23° | 175° | south | Visible |
| Oct 24, 04:27 — Twilight end | 23° | 182° | south | Twilight |
| Oct 24, 04:58 — Civil sunrise | 23° | 189° | south | Twilight |
| Oct 24, 05:00 | 23° | 189° | south | Twilight |
| Oct 24, 05:25 — Sunrise | 22° | 195° | south-west | Twilight |
| Oct 24, 06:00 | 19° | 203° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 07:00 | 13° | 215° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 08:00 | 6° | 226° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 09:00 | -4° | 235° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 10:00 | -14° | 244° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 11:00 | -25° | 251° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 12:00 | -36° | 258° | south-west | Below horizon |