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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Columbus, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
39.9625
Longitude:
-83.0061

Bellatrix Observation Details

Bellatrix

Bellatrix Daily Motion

Bellatrix will rise at 02:28, during twilight, and will ascend to 38° by the time twilight ends at 05:49.
Bellatrix will be visible until April, 15, 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.

Bellatrix Visibility Timetable on August 23

Bellatrix Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 0.8% illuminated05:5738°
Moon Set20:15-43°
Astrosession begin21:56-41°
Bellatrix rise02:28
Astrosession end05:1331°
Civil sunrise06:2343°
Sunrise06:5347°
Bellatrix transit08:4856°

Track Bellatrix Position Throughout the Night

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Where is Bellatrix right now?

Bellatrix is located in the constellation Orion, at right ascension 05h 25m 07s" and declination 06° 20' 58s. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 45 degrees, Bellatrix is not visible because it is daytime.

Bellatrix - Blue Giant Star

Bellatrix is the third-brightest star in the constellation Orion and the twenty-sixth-brightest star in the night sky. It is a blue giant star located about 250 light-years away from Earth.

Bellatrix has an apparent magnitude of 1.64 and is one of the most prominent stars in the winter sky in the Northern Hemisphere.

Finder Chart for Bellatrix

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Object nameBellatrix
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Bellatrix coordinates5.418851, 6.349702
Center coordinates5.418851, 6.349702

Bellatrix Passage Through Night

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Current position of Bellatrix

Time11:05
Latitude39.9625
Longitude-83.0061
Bellatrix elevation45°
Bellatrix Azimuth130°
Here you can see the current position of the Bellatrix on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Bellatrix's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Bellatrix

Time
DateSat, 23 August 2025
Twighlight start21:52
Twighlight end05:07
Twighlight duration7h 15m
Rise02:28
Set15:09
Elevation at transit56°
Transit time08:48
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 05h 25m 07s", Dec: 06° 20' 58s
Magnitude2
ConstellationOrion
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Bellatrix, 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 Bellatrix 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.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Bellatrix

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension5.418851°
Declination6.349702°
Magnitude1.64
ConstellationOrion
Elevation45.1°
Azimuth129.5°