Where is Cebalrai right now?
Cebalrai is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. Although Cebalrai is currently 54° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 17:25 local time. At that moment, Cebalrai will be 45° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 17:25 local time. At that moment, Cebalrai will be 45° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track Cebalrai position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Cebalrai Tonight
The best observable position of Cebalrai is near 17:00: 49° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
Cebalrai will remain visible until November 15, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Cebalrai is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Cebalrai Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Cebalrai moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 49° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Cebalrai
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | 45° |
| Direction | south-west (232°) |
| Right Ascension | 17h 43m |
| Declination | +04° 34′ |
| Magnitude | 2.76 |
Cebalrai Passage Through Night
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Current position of Cebalrai
| Time | 17:25 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 45° |
| Azimuth | 232° |
Here you can see the current position of Cebalrai 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.
Cebalrai Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
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| Oct 16, 12:00 | 36° | 115° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 16, 13:00 | 46° | 130° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 16, 14:00 | 54° | 150° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 16, 15:00 | 57° | 176° | south | Daylight |
| Oct 16, 16:00 | 55° | 203° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 16, 17:00 | 49° | 225° | south-west | Best view |
| Oct 16, 18:00 | 39° | 241° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 16, 19:00 | 28° | 253° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 16, 20:00 | 16° | 263° | west | Visible |
| Oct 16, 21:00 | 4° | 272° | west | Very low |
| Oct 16, 22:00 | -7° | 282° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 23:00 | -19° | 292° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 00:00 | -30° | 303° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 01:00 | -39° | 318° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 02:00 | -45° | 336° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 03:00 | -48° | 357° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 03:51 — Astronomical night ends | -47° | 16° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 04:00 | -46° | 19° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 04:21 — Twilight end | -45° | 26° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 04:51 — Civil sunrise | -42° | 36° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 05:00 | -41° | 38° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 05:19 — Sunrise | -38° | 44° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 06:00 | -32° | 54° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 07:00 | -22° | 66° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 08:00 | -10° | 76° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 09:00 | 2° | 85° | east | Daylight |
| Oct 17, 10:00 | 13° | 95° | east | Daylight |
| Oct 17, 11:00 | 25° | 104° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 17, 12:00 | 36° | 116° | south-east | Daylight |