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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: Columbus, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
39.9625
Longitude:
-83.0061

Elnath Observation Details

Elnath

Elnath Daily Motion

Elnath will not be observable tonight. It will reach its transit at 79° by 13:25 and set at 21:12. Throughout the night, from 22:16 to 04:48, it will be below the horizon. Elnath will rise again after sunrise, at 05:33.
Elnath will become visible in August, 1. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 1, Elnath can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.

Elnath Visibility Timetable on June 15

Elnath Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Elnath transit13:2579°
Sunset21:002°
Elnath set21:12
Astrosession begin23:05-14°
Moon Rise, 85.5% illuminated00:03-19°
Astrosession end03:59-12°
Elnath rise05:33
Sunrise06:045°
Moon Set09:5847°

Track Elnath Position Throughout the Night

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Finder Chart for Elnath

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Object nameElnath
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Elnath coordinates5.438198000000001, 28.60745
Center coordinates5.438198000000001, 28.60745

Elnath Passage Through Night

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Current position of Elnath

Time09:51
Latitude39.9625
Longitude-83.0061
Elnath elevation45°
Elnath Azimuth-87°
Here you can see the current position of the Elnath on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Elnath's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Elnath

Time
DateSun, 15 June 2025
Twighlight start23:00
Twighlight end03:54
Twighlight duration5h 54m
Rise05:33
Set21:08
Elevation at transit79°
Transit time13:21
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 05h 26m 17s", Dec: 28° 36' 26s
Magnitude2
ConstellationTaurus
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Elnath, 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 Elnath 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.