Where is Betelgeuse right now?
Betelgeuse is located in the constellation Orion. Although Betelgeuse is currently 11° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Where and When to Look for Betelgeuse Tonight
The best available observing time for Betelgeuse during this observing period is around 22:19, at 57° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
Betelgeuse will remain visible until April 22, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Betelgeuse is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Betelgeuse Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Betelgeuse moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 57° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track Betelgeuse position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Betelgeuse
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | -27° |
| Direction | north-east (52°) |
| Right Ascension | 05h 55m |
| Declination | +07° 24′ |
| Magnitude | 0.45 |
Betelgeuse Passage Through Night
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Current position of Betelgeuse
| Time | 13:24 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -27° |
| Azimuth | 52° |
Here you can see the current position of Betelgeuse 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.
Betelgeuse Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 12:00 | -38° | 31° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 13:00 | -30° | 47° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 14:00 | -21° | 60° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 15:00 | -11° | 71° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 16:00 | 1° | 81° | east | Very low |
| Nov 6, 17:00 | 12° | 90° | east | Visible |
| Nov 6, 18:00 | 24° | 100° | east | Visible |
| Nov 6, 19:00 | 35° | 112° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 6, 20:00 | 45° | 126° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 6, 21:00 | 53° | 145° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 6, 22:00 | 57° | 170° | south | Visible |
| Nov 6, 23:00 | 56° | 198° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 7, 00:00 | 51° | 221° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 7, 00:35 — Astronomical night ends | 46° | 232° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 7, 01:00 | 42° | 238° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 7, 01:07 — Twilight end | 41° | 240° | south-west | Twilight |
| Nov 7, 01:39 — Civil sunrise | 35° | 248° | south-west | Twilight |
| Nov 7, 02:00 | 31° | 252° | south-west | Twilight |
| Nov 7, 02:09 — Sunrise | 30° | 254° | south-west | Twilight |
| Nov 7, 03:00 | 20° | 263° | west | Daylight |
| Nov 7, 04:00 | 9° | 273° | west | Daylight |
| Nov 7, 05:00 | -3° | 282° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 7, 06:00 | -14° | 292° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 7, 07:00 | -24° | 304° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 7, 08:00 | -33° | 318° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 7, 09:00 | -39° | 334° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 7, 10:00 | -42° | 354° | north | Below horizon |
| Nov 7, 11:00 | -42° | 14° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 7, 12:00 | -37° | 32° | north-east | Below horizon |