Bellatrix Observation Details
Bellatrix Daily Motion
Bellatrix will be visible until April, 17, 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 February 23
Bellatrix Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 22.9% illuminated  | 07:21 | -38° |
| Bellatrix rise | 11:02 | |
| Sunset | 15:53 | 53° |
| Civil sunset | 16:21 | 56° |
| Bellatrix transit | 17:20 | 59° |
| Astrosession begin | 17:21 | 59° |
| Moon Set | 22:08 | 18° |
| Bellatrix set | 23:39 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:19 | -38° |
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. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 41 degrees toward the east-southeast from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 1.64.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 name | Bellatrix |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| Bellatrix coordinates | 5.418851, 6.349702 |
| Center coordinates | 5.418851, 6.349702 |
Bellatrix Passage Through Night
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Current position of Bellatrix
| Time | 20:05 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Bellatrix elevation | 41° |
| Bellatrix Azimuth | 119° |
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
| Date | Tue, 24 February 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 17:22 |
| Twighlight end | 03:17 |
| Twighlight duration | 10h 55m |
| Rise | 10:58 |
| Set | 23:35 |
| Elevation at transit | 59° |
| Transit time | 17:16 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 05h 25m 07s", Dec: 06° 20' 58s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Orion |
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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Bellatrix
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 5.418851° |
| Declination | 6.349702° |
| Magnitude | 1.64 |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | 41.3° |
| Azimuth | 119.1° |