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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
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Latitude:
39.9625
Longitude:
-83.0061

Cebalrai Observation Details

Cebalrai

Cebalrai Daily Motion

Cebalrai will rise before twilight begins, at 20:32, and will reach 17° elevation by the time twilight commences at 22:03. It will reach its transit at 55° by 02:47 and gradually fade away as the night ends at 04:54, maintaining an elevation of around 44°.
Cebalrai will be visible until November, 14, 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.

Cebalrai Visibility Timetable on May 29

Cebalrai Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 2.8% illuminated07:0124°
Cebalrai rise20:32
Sunset20:503°
Civil sunset21:2310°
Astrosession begin22:4926°
Moon Set23:1831°
Cebalrai transit02:4755°
Astrosession end04:0950°
Civil sunrise05:3438°
Sunrise06:0833°
Cebalrai set09:01

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

Time12:30
Latitude39.9625
Longitude-83.0061
Cebalrai elevation-35°
Cebalrai Azimuth44°
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

Time
DateThu, 29 May 2025
Twighlight start22:44
Twighlight end04:04
Twighlight duration5h 19m
Rise20:32
Set09:01
Elevation at transit55°
Transit time02:47
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.