Capella Observation Details
Capella Daily Motion
Tonight, observing Capella may prove challenging owing to its low elevation. It will reach its transit at by 12:20 and set before sunset at 22:19. Rising near twilight's end at 02:17, it will fade away by 04:52, peaking at just 15° above the horizon.Capella will become visible in July, 20. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from July, 20, Capella can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Capella Visibility Timetable on June 29
Capella Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 12.2% illuminated | 09:25 | 58° |
| Capella transit | 12:20 | 84° |
| Sunset | 21:03 | 6° |
| Civil sunset | 21:37 | 3° |
| Capella set | 22:19 | |
| Astrosession begin | 23:07 | -3° |
| Moon Set | 23:48 | -4° |
| Capella rise | 02:17 | |
| Astrosession end | 04:03 | 10° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:33 | 21° |
| Sunrise | 06:07 | 26° |
Track Capella Position Throughout the Night
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Capella - Binary Star System
Capella is the brightest star in the constellation Auriga and the sixth-brightest star in the night sky. It is a binary star system consisting of two giant stars, Capella Aa and Capella Ab.
Capella is approximately 42.9 light-years away from Earth. Both stars are larger and more luminous than the Sun, and they orbit each other every 104 days.
Finder Chart for Capella
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| Object name | Capella |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| Capella coordinates | 5.27815, 45.997991 |
| Center coordinates | 5.27815, 45.997991 |
Capella Passage Through Night
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Current position of Capella
| Time | 23:13 |
| Latitude | 39.9625 |
| Longitude | -83.0061 |
| Capella elevation | -3° |
| Capella Azimuth | 11° |
Here you can see the current position of the Capella on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Capella's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of Capella
| Date | Mon, 30 June 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 23:06 |
| Twighlight end | 04:02 |
| Twighlight duration | 5h 56m |
| Rise | 02:17 |
| Set | 22:15 |
| Elevation at transit | 84° |
| Transit time | 12:16 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 05h 16m 41s", Dec: 45° 59' 52s |
| Magnitude | 0 |
| Constellation | Auriga |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Capella, 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 Capella 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.
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 Capella 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.