Betelgeuse Observation Details
Betelgeuse Daily Motion
Betelgeuse will rise at 11:44, reaching 55° when twilight begins at 16:47. It will reach transit at 60° by 18:06 and will set before twilight ends at 00:28.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 February 19
Betelgeuse Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 0.3% illuminated  | 05:31 | -44° |
| Betelgeuse rise | 11:44 | |
| Sunset | 15:49 | 47° |
| Civil sunset | 16:17 | 51° |
| Astrosession begin | 17:18 | 58° |
| Moon Set | 17:27 | 59° |
| Betelgeuse transit | 18:06 | 60° |
| Betelgeuse set | 00:28 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:24 | -32° |
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. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 28 degrees, Betelgeuse is not visible because it is daytime.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 name | Betelgeuse |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| Betelgeuse coordinates | 5.919529, 7.407063000000001 |
| Center coordinates | 5.919529, 7.407063000000001 |
Betelgeuse Passage Through Night
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Current position of Betelgeuse
| Time | 14:05 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Betelgeuse elevation | 28° |
| Betelgeuse Azimuth | -103° |
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
| Date | Fri, 20 February 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 17:18 |
| Twighlight end | 03:21 |
| Twighlight duration | 10h 4m |
| Rise | 11:40 |
| Set | 00:24 |
| Elevation at transit | 60° |
| Transit time | 18:02 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 05h 55m 10s", Dec: 07° 24' 25s |
| Magnitude | 0 |
| Constellation | Orion |
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.
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 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.
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 Betelgeuse
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 5.919529° |
| Declination | 7.407063000000001° |
| Magnitude | 0.45 |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | 27.8° |
| Azimuth | -102.7° |