Bellatrix Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Bellatrix right now?
Bellatrix is located in the constellation Orion. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 18:11 local time, and at that moment, Bellatrix will appear at an altitude of 55 degrees toward the southeast.
Twilight begins at 18:11 local time, and at that moment, Bellatrix will appear at an altitude of 55 degrees toward the southeast.
Bellatrix Visibility on March 16
Bellatrix is visible from sunset through most of the night
Bellatrix Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 17.9% illuminated  | 03:36 | -42° |
| Moon Set | 13:56 | 38° |
| Bellatrix transit | 16:58 | 59° |
| Sunset | 17:14 | 59° |
| Civil sunset | 17:41 | 57° |
| Astrosession begin | 18:42 | 51° |
| Bellatrix set | 23:16 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:50 | -44° |
| Bellatrix rise | 10:35 |
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
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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 | 06:54 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Bellatrix elevation | -39° |
| Bellatrix Azimuth | -38° |
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
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.
| Date | Mon, 16 March 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 18:37 |
| Twighlight end | 03:44 |
| Twighlight duration | 9h 7m |
| Rise | 10:35 |
| Set | 23:12 |
| Elevation at transit | 59° |
| Transit time | 16:54 |
| 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 | -38.8° |
| Azimuth | -37.7° |