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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: Santa Clara, United States
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Betelgeuse Observation Details

Betelgeuse

Betelgeuse Daily Motion

Betelgeuse will rise at 22:54, during twilight, and will ascend to 55° by the time twilight ends at 03:55.
Betelgeuse will be visible until April, 23, 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.

Betelgeuse Visibility Timetable on September 17

Betelgeuse Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 29.5% illuminated23:164°
Moon Set14:45-33°
Astrosession begin18:41-41°
Betelgeuse rise22:54
Astrosession end03:2351°
Civil sunrise04:2558°
Sunrise04:5360°
Betelgeuse transit05:1560°

Track Betelgeuse Position Throughout the Night

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Where is Betelgeuse right now?

Betelgeuse is located in the constellation Orion, at right ascension 05h 55m 10s" and declination 07° 24' 25s. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.

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

Time18:12
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Betelgeuse elevation-43°
Betelgeuse Azimuth-19°
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, 18 September 2025
Twighlight start18:39
Twighlight end03:22
Twighlight duration9h 43m
Rise22:50
Set11:33
Elevation at transit60°
Transit time05:11
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.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Betelgeuse

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension5.919529°
Declination7.407063000000001°
Magnitude0.45
ConstellationOrion
Elevation-43.4°
Azimuth-18.9°