Where is Capella right now?
Capella is located in the constellation Auriga. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 27° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 0.08.
Where and When to Look for Capella Tonight
The best available observing time for Capella during this observing period is around 01:35, at 44° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
Capella will remain visible until April 13, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Capella is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Capella Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Capella moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 44° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track Capella position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Capella
| Constellation | Auriga |
| Elevation | -11° |
| Direction | north-east (43°) |
| Right Ascension | 05h 16m |
| Declination | +45° 59′ |
| Magnitude | 0.08 |
Capella Passage Through Night
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Current position of Capella
| Time | 18:35 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -11° |
| Azimuth | 43° |
Here you can see the current position of Capella 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.
Capella Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 12:00 | -39° | 338° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 15, 13:00 | -43° | 351° | north | Below horizon |
| Nov 15, 14:00 | -44° | 5° | north | Below horizon |
| Nov 15, 15:00 | -41° | 19° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 15, 16:00 | -34° | 29° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 15, 17:00 | -26° | 37° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 15, 18:00 | -17° | 41° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 15, 19:00 | -6° | 44° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 15, 20:00 | 4° | 44° | north-east | Very low |
| Nov 15, 21:00 | 14° | 42° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 15, 22:00 | 24° | 38° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 15, 23:00 | 33° | 31° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 16, 00:00 | 39° | 22° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 16, 01:00 | 43° | 9° | north | Visible |
| Nov 16, 02:00 | 44° | 354° | north | Visible |
| Nov 16, 03:00 | 40° | 341° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 16, 04:00 | 34° | 330° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 16, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 30° | 327° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 16, 04:54 — Twilight end | 27° | 324° | north-west | Twilight |
| Nov 16, 05:00 | 26° | 323° | north-west | Twilight |
| Nov 16, 05:19 — Civil sunrise | 23° | 321° | north-west | Twilight |
| Nov 16, 05:42 — Sunrise | 19° | 320° | north-west | Twilight |
| Nov 16, 06:00 | 16° | 319° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 16, 07:00 | 6° | 316° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 16, 08:00 | -4° | 316° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 16, 09:00 | -15° | 318° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 16, 10:00 | -24° | 322° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 16, 11:00 | -33° | 329° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 16, 12:00 | -40° | 339° | north-west | Below horizon |