Elnath Observation Details

Elnath Daily Motion
Elnath will be visible until April, 29, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
Elnath Visibility Timetable on February 08
Rise and Set Timetable
Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 75.6% illuminated | 12:29 | -1° |
Elnath rise | 12:38 | |
Sunset | 17:37 | 54° |
Civil sunset | 18:06 | 60° |
Astrosession begin | 19:09 | 72° |
Elnath transit | 20:22 | 80° |
Elnath set | 04:06 | |
Moon Set | 04:36 | -4° |
Astrosession end | 05:38 | -12° |
Track Elnath Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for Elnath
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Object name | Elnath |
Field of view | |
Limiting magnitude | |
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 | 00:49 |
Latitude | 39.0469 |
Longitude | -77.4903 |
Elnath elevation | 35° |
Elnath Azimuth | 79° |
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
Date | Sun, 9 February 2025 |
Twighlight start | 19:06 |
Twighlight end | 05:32 |
Twighlight duration | 10h 26m |
Rise | 12:34 |
Set | 04:02 |
Elevation at transit | 80° |
Transit time | 20:18 |
Equatorial coordinate | RA: 05h 26m 17s", Dec: 28° 36' 26s |
Magnitude | 2 |
Constellation | Taurus |
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.
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.