Antares Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Antares right now?
Antares is located in the constellation Scorpius. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 6 degrees toward the southwest from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 1.06.
Twilight begins at 00:29 local time, and at that moment, Antares will appear at an altitude of 6 degrees toward the southwest.
Twilight begins at 00:29 local time, and at that moment, Antares will appear at an altitude of 6 degrees toward the southwest.
Antares Visibility on March 11
Antares Not Visible Tonight
Antares Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Astrosession begin | 18:37 | -59° |
| Antares rise | 23:50 | |
Moon Rise, 53.9% illuminated  | 00:47 | 9° |
| Astrosession end | 03:57 | 26° |
| Antares transit | 04:20 | 26° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:58 | 26° |
| Sunrise | 05:25 | 24° |
| Antares set | 08:50 | |
| Moon Set | 09:51 | -11° |
Track Antares Position Throughout the Night
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Antares - Red Supergiant Star
Antares is the brightest star in the constellation Scorpius and the fifteenth-brightest star in the night sky. It is a red supergiant star located about 550 light-years away from Earth.
Antares has an apparent magnitude of 0.96 and is one of the largest stars visible to the naked eye. It is often referred to as the "heart of the scorpion" due to its position in the constellation.
Finder Chart for Antares
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| Object name | Antares |
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| Antares coordinates | 16.490128, -26.432002 |
| Center coordinates | 16.490128, -26.432002 |
Antares Passage Through Night
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Current position of Antares
| Time | 00:29 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Antares elevation | 6° |
| Antares Azimuth | -130° |
Here you can see the current position of the Antares on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Antares's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of Antares
Antares will be visible until November, 6, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
| Date | Thu, 12 March 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 18:33 |
| Twighlight end | 03:51 |
| Twighlight duration | 9h 18m |
| Rise | 23:46 |
| Set | 08:46 |
| Elevation at transit | 26° |
| Transit time | 04:16 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 16h 29m 24s", Dec: -26° 25' 55s |
| Magnitude | 1 |
| Constellation | Scorpius |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Antares, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Antares is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Antares is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Antares
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 16.490128° |
| Declination | -26.432002° |
| Magnitude | 1.06 |
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Elevation | 6.2° |
| Azimuth | -130.2° |