Ankaa Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Ankaa right now?
Ankaa is located in the constellation Phoenix. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 8° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 2.4.
Ankaa tonight
Ankaa visibility on 2026-10-23
Ankaa Visible from before midnight until early morning
Ankaa rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 80.5% illuminated  | 14:26 | -34° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:48 | -4° |
| Ankaa rise | 18:23 | |
| Ankaa transit | 21:27 | 10° |
| Ankaa set | 00:30 | |
| Moonset | 02:40 | -17° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:56 | -29° |
Track Ankaa position throughout the night
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Finder Chart for Ankaa
Ankaa Passage Through Night
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Current position of Ankaa
| Time | 20:10 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 8° |
| Azimuth | 166° |
Here you can see the current position of Ankaa 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 Ankaa Visible Throughout the Year?
Ankaa will remain visible until February 4, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sat, 24 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:46 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:54 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 8m |
| Rise | 18:19 |
| Set | 00:26 |
| Elevation at transit | 10° |
| Transit time | 21:23 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 00h 26m 17s", Dec: -42° 18' 21s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Phoenix |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Ankaa, 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 Ankaa is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Ankaa is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Ankaa
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 00h 26m 17s |
| Declination | -42° 18′ 22″ |
| Magnitude | 2.4 |
| Constellation | Phoenix |
| Elevation | 8.4° |
| Azimuth | 165.6° |
| Spectral type | K0III... |