Elkurud Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Elkurud right now?
Elkurud is located in the constellation Columba. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 9° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 5.0.
Elkurud tonight
Elkurud visibility on 2026-11-06
Elkurud Visible from before midnight until sunrise
Elkurud rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated  | 22:13 | 13° |
| Moonset | 10:25 | -86° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 | -52° |
| Elkurud rise | 19:16 | |
| Elkurud transit | 22:37 | 13° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:34 | 8° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 01:06 | 6° |
| Civil sunrise | 01:38 | 2° |
| Elkurud set | 01:58 |
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Elkurud Passage Through Night
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Current position of Elkurud
| Time | 20:45 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 9° |
| Azimuth | 158° |
Here you can see the current position of Elkurud 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.
When Is Elkurud Visible Throughout the Year?
Elkurud will remain visible until April 17, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sat, 7 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:52 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:29 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 37m |
| Rise | 19:12 |
| Set | 01:54 |
| Elevation at transit | 13° |
| Transit time | 22:33 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 06h 07m 31s", Dec: -37° 15' 10s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Columba |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Elkurud, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when Elkurud is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Elkurud is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Elkurud
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 06h 07m 32s |
| Declination | -37° 15′ 11″ |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Columba |
| Elevation | 8.6° |
| Azimuth | 157.8° |
| Spectral type | B8:IV |