Elnath Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Elnath right now?
Elnath is located in the constellation Taurus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Elnath visibility on 2026-09-14
Elnath Visible from before midnight until sunrise
Elnath rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 4.1% illuminated  | 07:32 | 58° |
| Moonset | 18:26 | -21° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:46 | -20° |
| Elnath rise | 21:22 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:20 | 67° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 03:52 | 73° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:22 | 78° |
| Sunrise | 04:50 | 81° |
| Elnath transit | 04:59 | 81° |
Track Elnath position throughout the night
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Finder Chart for Elnath
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| Object name | Elnath |
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| Elnath coordinates | 5.438198000000001, 28.60745 |
| Center coordinates | 5.438198000000001, 28.60745 |
Elnath Passage Through Night
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Current position of Elnath
| Time | 17:19 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -24° |
| Azimuth | 4° |
Here you can see the current position of Elnath 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 Elnath Visible Throughout the Year?
Elnath will remain visible until April 30, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Tue, 15 September 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:44 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:19 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 35m |
| Rise | 21:18 |
| Set | 12:33 |
| Elevation at transit | 81° |
| Transit time | 04:55 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 05h 26m 17s", Dec: 28° 36' 26s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Elnath, 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 Elnath is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Elnath is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Elnath
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 05h 26m 18s |
| Declination | 28° 36′ 27″ |
| Magnitude | 1.65 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | -23.9° |
| Azimuth | 4.3° |
| Spectral type | B7III |