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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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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Denebola Position and Visibility Tonight

Denebola

Where is Denebola right now?

Denebola is located in the constellation Leo. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 33 degrees toward the west from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 2.14.
Twilight begins at 19:34 local time, and at that moment, Denebola will appear at an altitude of 29 degrees toward the west.

Denebola Visibility on July 17

Denebola is visible from sunset through most of the night

Denebola Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 3.7% illuminated 06:36-20°
Denebola transit15:1767°
Sunset18:2642°
Civil sunset18:5736°
Twighlight start19:3429°
Astrosession begin20:1521°
Moon Set20:1820°
Denebola set22:02
Astrosession end02:12-36°
Denebola rise08:28

Track Denebola Position Throughout the Night

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Finder Chart for Denebola

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Object nameDenebola
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Denebola coordinates11.817663, 14.57206
Center coordinates11.817663, 14.57206

Denebola Passage Through Night

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Current position of Denebola

Time19:12
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Denebola elevation33°
Denebola Azimuth263°
Here you can see the current position of the Denebola on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Denebola's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Denebola


Denebola will become visible in October, 25. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from October, 25, Denebola can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Time
DateSat, 18 July 2026
Twighlight start20:14
Twighlight end02:11
Twighlight duration6h 57m
Rise08:28
Set21:58
Elevation at transit67°
Transit time15:13
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 11h 49m 03s", Dec: 14° 34' 19s
Magnitude2
ConstellationLeo
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Denebola, 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 Denebola 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 Denebola

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension11.817663°
Declination14.57206°
Magnitude2.14
ConstellationLeo
Elevation33.4°
Azimuth262.9°