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.
Where and When to Look for Elkurud Tonight
The best available observing time for Elkurud during this observing period is around 22:35, at 13° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
Elkurud will remain visible until April 17, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Elkurud is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Elkurud Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Elkurud moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 13° toward the south, and finishes toward the east.
Track Elkurud position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Elkurud
| Constellation | Columba |
| Elevation | 9° |
| Direction | south-east (159°) |
| Right Ascension | 06h 07m |
| Declination | −37° 15′ |
| Magnitude | 5 |
Elkurud Passage Through Night
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Current position of Elkurud
| Time | 20:50 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 9° |
| Azimuth | 159° |
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.
Elkurud Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 12:00 | -74° | 87° | east | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | -62° | 96° | east | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | -51° | 103° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | -40° | 109° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | -29° | 116° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | -19° | 123° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | -10° | 131° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | -2° | 140° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | 5° | 150° | south-east | Very low |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | 10° | 161° | south-east | Very low |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | 12° | 172° | south | Visible |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | 13° | 185° | south | Visible |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | 10° | 197° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | 8° | 203° | south-west | Very low |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | 6° | 208° | south-west | Very low |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | 6° | 209° | south-west | Very low |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | 2° | 215° | south-west | Very low |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | 0° | 218° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | -1° | 219° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | -8° | 227° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | -17° | 235° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | -27° | 243° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | -37° | 249° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | -48° | 256° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | -60° | 262° | west | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | -71° | 271° | west | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | -83° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | -84° | 63° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | -73° | 88° | east | Below horizon |