Capella Observation Details
Capella Daily Motion
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.
Capella Visibility Timetable on August 30
Capella Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 36.6% illuminated | 10:57 | 34° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:12 | -5° |
| Capella rise | 20:21 | |
| Moon Set | 20:42 | 2° |
| Astrosession end | 03:05 | 59° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:10 | 70° |
| Sunrise | 04:38 | 74° |
| Capella transit | 05:48 | 81° |
Track Capella Position Throughout the Night
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Where is Capella right now?
Capella is located in the constellation Auriga, at right ascension 05h 16m 41s" and declination 45° 59' 52s. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 72 degrees, Capella is not visible because it is daytime.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 | 04:24 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Capella elevation | 72° |
| Capella Azimuth | -54° |
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 | Sun, 31 August 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 19:06 |
| Twighlight end | 02:59 |
| Twighlight duration | 8h 54m |
| Rise | 20:17 |
| Set | 15:11 |
| Elevation at transit | 81° |
| Transit time | 05:44 |
| 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.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Capella
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 5.27815° |
| Declination | 45.997991° |
| Magnitude | 0.08 |
| Constellation | Auriga |
| Elevation | 72.1° |
| Azimuth | -54.4° |