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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: Columbus, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
39.9625
Longitude:
-83.0061

Capella Observation Details

Capella

Capella Daily Motion


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 08

Capella Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Capella transit13:4384°
Moon Rise, 89.5% illuminated17:5345°
Sunset20:5717°
Civil sunset21:3113°
Astrosession begin23:003°
Capella set23:42
Capella rise03:40
Moon Set03:571°
Astrosession end04:012°
Civil sunrise05:3010°
Sunrise06:0414°

Track Capella Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time02:12
Altitude8°
Azimuth34°
Shift the map to change the time and observe Capella changing position in the night sky.

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 nameCapella
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Capella coordinates5.27815, 45.997991
Center coordinates5.27815, 45.997991

Capella Passage Through Night

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Current position of Capella

Time18:38
Latitude39.9625
Longitude-83.0061
Capella elevation37°
Capella Azimuth57°
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

Time
DateSun, 8 June 2025
Twighlight start22:55
Twighlight end03:56
Twighlight duration5h 1m
Rise03:40
Set23:38
Elevation at transit84°
Transit time13:39
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 05h 16m 41s", Dec: 45° 59' 52s
Magnitude0
ConstellationAuriga
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.