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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: Santa Clara, United States
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37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Cebalrai Position and Visibility Tonight

Cebalrai

Where is Cebalrai right now?

Cebalrai is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.

Cebalrai Visibility on February 28

Cebalrai is visible in the early morning sky until sunrise

Cebalrai Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 77% illuminated 11:59-5°
Astrosession begin17:26-48°
Cebalrai rise23:04
Moon Set03:1146°
Astrosession end03:1347°
Civil sunrise04:1354°
Sunrise04:4156°
Cebalrai transit05:1757°

Track Cebalrai Position Throughout the Night

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Finder Chart for Cebalrai

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Object nameCebalrai
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Cebalrai coordinates17.724543, 4.567303
Center coordinates17.724543, 4.567303

Cebalrai Passage Through Night

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Current position of Cebalrai

Time19:09
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Cebalrai elevation-41°
Cebalrai Azimuth-38°
Here you can see the current position of the Cebalrai on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Cebalrai's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Cebalrai


Cebalrai will be visible until November, 15, 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.
Time
DateSun, 1 March 2026
Twighlight start17:26
Twighlight end03:10
Twighlight duration10h 44m
Rise23:00
Set11:26
Elevation at transit57°
Transit time05:13
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 17h 43m 28s", Dec: 04° 34' 02s
Magnitude3
ConstellationOphiuchus
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Cebalrai, 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 Cebalrai 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 Cebalrai

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension17.724543°
Declination4.567303°
Magnitude2.76
ConstellationOphiuchus
Elevation-40.8°
Azimuth-37.6°