Where is Bellatrix right now?
Bellatrix is located in the constellation Orion. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track Bellatrix Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for Bellatrix Tonight
The best observable position of Bellatrix is near 04:16: 55° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
Bellatrix will remain visible until April 17, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Bellatrix is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Bellatrix Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Bellatrix moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 55° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Bellatrix
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | -44° |
| Direction | north-east (20°) |
| Right Ascension | 05h 25m |
| Declination | +06° 20′ |
| Magnitude | 1.64 |
Bellatrix Passage Through Night
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Current position of Bellatrix
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -44° |
| Azimuth | 20° |
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.
Bellatrix Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -2° | 280° | west | Below horizon |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -14° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -25° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -34° | 313° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -42° | 330° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -46° | 350° | north | Below horizon |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -46° | 11° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -41° | 31° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -34° | 47° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -24° | 60° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -13° | 71° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -2° | 81° | east | Below horizon |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 10° | 90° | east | Visible |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 22° | 99° | east | Visible |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 34° | 110° | south-east | Visible |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 44° | 124° | south-east | Visible |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 47° | 127° | south-east | Visible |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 51° | 137° | south-east | Visible |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 53° | 142° | south-east | Twilight |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 55° | 149° | south-east | Twilight |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 58° | 160° | south-east | Twilight |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 58° | 167° | south-east | Daylight |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 58° | 196° | south-west | Daylight |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 52° | 220° | south-west | Daylight |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 43° | 238° | south-west | Daylight |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 32° | 251° | south-west | Daylight |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 21° | 262° | west | Daylight |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 9° | 271° | west | Daylight |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -3° | 280° | west | Below horizon |