Bellatrix Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Bellatrix right now?
Bellatrix is located in the constellation Orion. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 52° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 1.64.
Bellatrix tonight
Bellatrix visibility on 2026-11-06
Bellatrix Visible from before midnight until sunrise
Bellatrix rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated  | 22:13 | 56° |
| Moonset | 10:25 | -43° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 | -18° |
| Bellatrix rise | 15:34 | |
| Bellatrix transit | 21:54 | 56° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:34 | 41° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 01:06 | 36° |
| Civil sunrise | 01:38 | 30° |
| Sunrise | 02:08 | 24° |
| Bellatrix set | 04:15 |
Track Bellatrix position throughout the night
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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
Bellatrix Passage Through Night
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Current position of Bellatrix
| Time | 20:38 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 52° |
| Azimuth | 148° |
Here you can see the current position of Bellatrix 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 Bellatrix Visible Throughout the Year?
Bellatrix will remain visible until April 15, 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 | 15:30 |
| Set | 04:11 |
| Elevation at transit | 56° |
| Transit time | 21:50 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 05h 25m 07s", Dec: 06° 20' 58s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Orion |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Bellatrix, 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 Bellatrix is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Bellatrix is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Bellatrix
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 05h 25m 08s |
| Declination | 06° 20′ 59″ |
| Magnitude | 1.64 |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | 52.2° |
| Azimuth | 147.6° |
| Spectral type | B2III |