Where is Antares right now?
Antares is located in the constellation Scorpius. Although Antares is currently 24° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:33 local time. At that moment, Antares will be 11° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:33 local time. At that moment, Antares will be 11° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Where and When to Look for Antares Tonight
The best available observing time for Antares during this observing period is around 18:58, at 5° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Very low.
Antares will become visible again around January 12 after moving far enough from the Sun. You can also see when Antares is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Antares Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Antares moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 63° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track Antares position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Antares
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Elevation | 11° |
| Direction | south-west (243°) |
| Right Ascension | 16h 29m |
| Declination | −26° 25′ |
| Magnitude | 1.06 |
Antares Passage Through Night
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Current position of Antares
| Time | 18:33 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 11° |
| Azimuth | 243° |
Here you can see the current position of Antares 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.
Antares Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 12:00 | 57° | 145° | south-east | Daylight |
| Nov 7, 13:00 | 63° | 169° | south | Daylight |
| Nov 7, 14:00 | 62° | 198° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 7, 15:00 | 55° | 220° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 7, 16:00 | 44° | 232° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 7, 17:00 | 31° | 239° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 7, 18:00 | 18° | 242° | south-west | Twilight |
| Nov 7, 19:00 | 5° | 243° | south-west | Very low |
| Nov 7, 20:00 | -9° | 243° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 7, 21:00 | -22° | 241° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 7, 22:00 | -35° | 237° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 7, 23:00 | -47° | 229° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 00:00 | -57° | 215° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 01:00 | -63° | 190° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 02:00 | -62° | 161° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 03:00 | -54° | 140° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 04:00 | -43° | 128° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | -38° | 124° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 04:53 — Twilight end | -32° | 122° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 05:00 | -31° | 121° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | -27° | 120° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 05:41 — Sunrise | -22° | 119° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 06:00 | -18° | 118° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 07:00 | -4° | 117° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 08:00 | 9° | 117° | south-east | Daylight |
| Nov 8, 09:00 | 22° | 119° | south-east | Daylight |
| Nov 8, 10:00 | 35° | 123° | south-east | Daylight |
| Nov 8, 11:00 | 47° | 131° | south-east | Daylight |
| Nov 8, 12:00 | 57° | 146° | south-east | Daylight |