Capella Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Capella right now?
Capella is located in the constellation Auriga. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 52 degrees, Capella is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 16:58 local time, and at that moment, Capella will appear at an altitude of 81 degrees toward the northeast.
Twilight begins at 16:58 local time, and at that moment, Capella will appear at an altitude of 81 degrees toward the northeast.
Capella Visibility on March 02
Capella is visible from sunset through most of the night
Capella Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 97.4% illuminated  | 14:24 | 63° |
| Sunset | 16:00 | 78° |
| Civil sunset | 16:28 | 81° |
| Capella transit | 16:44 | 81° |
| Astrosession begin | 17:28 | 78° |
| Capella set | 02:12 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:10 | -4° |
| Moon Set | 04:16 | -6° |
| Capella rise | 07:13 |
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 | 13:23 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Capella elevation | 52° |
| Capella Azimuth | -60° |
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
Capella will be visible until May, 6, 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.
| Date | Mon, 2 March 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 17:23 |
| Twighlight end | 03:05 |
| Twighlight duration | 10h 41m |
| Rise | 07:13 |
| Set | 02:08 |
| Elevation at transit | 81° |
| Transit time | 16:40 |
| 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.
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 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.
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 Capella
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 5.27815° |
| Declination | 45.997991° |
| Magnitude | 0.08 |
| Constellation | Auriga |
| Elevation | 52° |
| Azimuth | -60.5° |