Where is Baten Kaitos right now?
Baten Kaitos is located in the constellation Cetus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 15° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 3.74.
Where and When to Look for Baten Kaitos Tonight
The best available observing time for Baten Kaitos during this observing period is around 18:38, at 40° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
Baten Kaitos will remain visible until February 15, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Baten Kaitos is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Baten Kaitos Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Baten Kaitos moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 39° toward the south, and finishes toward the east.
Track Baten Kaitos position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Baten Kaitos
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Elevation | 15° |
| Direction | south-east (118°) |
| Right Ascension | 01h 51m |
| Declination | −10° 20′ |
| Magnitude | 3.74 |
Baten Kaitos Passage Through Night
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Current position of Baten Kaitos
| Time | 14:38 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 15° |
| Azimuth | 118° |
Here you can see the current position of Baten Kaitos 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.
Baten Kaitos Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 12:00 | -14° | 92° | east | Below horizon |
| Nov 1, 13:00 | -3° | 101° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 1, 14:00 | 9° | 111° | south-east | Very low |
| Nov 1, 15:00 | 19° | 122° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 1, 16:00 | 28° | 135° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 1, 17:00 | 35° | 150° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 1, 18:00 | 39° | 168° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 1, 19:00 | 39° | 187° | south | Visible |
| Nov 1, 20:00 | 36° | 205° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 1, 21:00 | 30° | 221° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 1, 22:00 | 21° | 235° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 1, 23:00 | 11° | 246° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 2, 00:00 | 0° | 256° | south-west | Very low |
| Nov 2, 00:30 — Astronomical night ends | -5° | 261° | west | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 01:00 | -11° | 266° | west | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 01:02 — Twilight end | -11° | 266° | west | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 01:34 — Civil sunrise | -18° | 271° | west | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 02:00 | -23° | 275° | west | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 02:03 — Sunrise | -23° | 276° | west | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 03:00 | -34° | 286° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 04:00 | -45° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 05:00 | -54° | 318° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 06:00 | -59° | 343° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 07:00 | -60° | 12° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 08:00 | -55° | 38° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 09:00 | -46° | 57° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 10:00 | -36° | 71° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 11:00 | -25° | 83° | east | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 12:00 | -13° | 92° | east | Below horizon |