Atlas Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Atlas right now?
Atlas is located in the constellation Taurus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 74° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 3.62.
Atlas tonight
Atlas visibility on 2026-11-06
Atlas Visible from evening until sunrise
Atlas rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated  | 22:13 | 62° |
| Moonset | 10:25 | -20° |
| Atlas rise | 12:52 | |
| Civil sunset | 12:53 | 0° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 13:25 | 6° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 | 11° |
| Atlas transit | 20:19 | 74° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:34 | 35° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 01:06 | 29° |
| Civil sunrise | 01:38 | 23° |
| Sunrise | 02:08 | 17° |
| Atlas set | 03:45 |
Track Atlas position throughout the night
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Atlas Passage Through Night
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Current position of Atlas
| Time | 20:34 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 74° |
| Azimuth | 192° |
Here you can see the current position of Atlas 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 Atlas Visible Throughout the Year?
Atlas will remain visible until April 7, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sat, 7 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:52 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:29 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 37m |
| Rise | 12:48 |
| Set | 03:41 |
| Elevation at transit | 74° |
| Transit time | 20:15 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 03h 49m 09s", Dec: 24° 03' 12s |
| Magnitude | 4 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Atlas, 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 Atlas is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Atlas is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Atlas
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 03h 49m 10s |
| Declination | 24° 03′ 12″ |
| Magnitude | 3.62 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | 73.8° |
| Azimuth | 192.3° |
| Spectral type | B8III |