Where is Ankaa right now?
Ankaa is located in the constellation Phoenix. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 10° toward the south, with an apparent magnitude of 2.4.
Where and When to Look for Ankaa Tonight
The best available observing time for Ankaa during this observing period is around 21:26, at 10° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
Ankaa will remain visible until February 4, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Ankaa is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Ankaa Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Ankaa moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 10° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track Ankaa position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Ankaa
| Constellation | Phoenix |
| Elevation | 10° |
| Direction | south (172°) |
| Right Ascension | 00h 26m |
| Declination | −42° 18′ |
| Magnitude | 2.4 |
Ankaa Passage Through Night
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Current position of Ankaa
| Time | 20:46 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 10° |
| Azimuth | 172° |
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.
Ankaa Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 12:00 | -61° | 112° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | -50° | 114° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | -39° | 118° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | -29° | 123° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | -19° | 129° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | -10° | 136° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | -3° | 144° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | 4° | 154° | south-east | Very low |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | 8° | 164° | south-east | Very low |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | 10° | 175° | south | Visible |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | 10° | 186° | south | Very low |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | 8° | 197° | south-west | Very low |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | 3° | 207° | south-west | Very low |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | -3° | 216° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | -11° | 224° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | -20° | 231° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | -29° | 237° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | -30° | 237° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | -34° | 240° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | -39° | 242° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | -40° | 242° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | -44° | 244° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | -51° | 246° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | -62° | 248° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | -73° | 247° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | -83° | 223° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | -82° | 129° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | -71° | 113° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | -60° | 112° | south-east | Below horizon |