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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
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Latitude:
39.9625
Longitude:
-83.0061

Betelgeuse Observation Details

Betelgeuse

Betelgeuse Daily Motion

Betelgeuse will not be observable tonight. It will reach its transit at 57° by 15:04 and set at 21:28. Throughout the night, from 01:23 to 04:55, it will be below the horizon. Betelgeuse will rise again after sunrise, at 08:36.
Betelgeuse will become visible in August, 20. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 20, Betelgeuse can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.

Betelgeuse Visibility Timetable on May 28

Betelgeuse Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 0.3% illuminated06:03-28°
Betelgeuse transit15:0457°
Sunset20:497°
Civil sunset21:231°
Betelgeuse set21:28
Moon Set22:12-8°
Astrosession begin22:48-15°
Astrosession end04:10-40°
Betelgeuse rise08:36

Track Betelgeuse Position Throughout the Night

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Betelgeuse - Red Supergiant Star

Betelgeuse is the second-brightest star in the constellation Orion and the tenth-brightest star in the night sky. It is a red supergiant star located about 642 light-years away from Earth.

Betelgeuse has an apparent magnitude of 0.50 and is one of the largest and most luminous stars visible to the naked eye. It is expected to end its life in a supernova explosion.

Finder Chart for Betelgeuse

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Object nameBetelgeuse
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Betelgeuse coordinates5.919529, 7.407063000000001
Center coordinates5.919529, 7.407063000000001

Betelgeuse Passage Through Night

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Current position of Betelgeuse

Time01:23
Latitude39.9625
Longitude-83.0061
Betelgeuse elevation-37°
Betelgeuse Azimuth32°
Here you can see the current position of the Betelgeuse on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Betelgeuse's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Betelgeuse

Time
DateThu, 29 May 2025
Twighlight start22:48
Twighlight end04:08
Twighlight duration5h 19m
Rise08:36
Set21:24
Elevation at transit57°
Transit time15:00
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 05h 55m 10s", Dec: 07° 24' 25s
Magnitude0
ConstellationOrion
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Betelgeuse, 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 Betelgeuse 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.