Elnath Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Elnath right now?
Elnath is located in the constellation Taurus. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 6 degrees toward the northeast from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 1.65.
Twilight begins at 22:40 local time, and at that moment, Elnath will appear at an altitude of 6 degrees toward the northeast.
Twilight begins at 22:40 local time, and at that moment, Elnath will appear at an altitude of 6 degrees toward the northeast.
Elnath Visibility on April 05
Elnath is visible from sunset through most of the night
Elnath Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Elnath transit | 15:40 | 81° |
| Sunset | 17:32 | 65° |
| Civil sunset | 17:59 | 60° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:03 | 47° |
Moon Rise, 91.8% illuminated  | 20:37 | 29° |
| Elnath set | 23:17 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:17 | -24° |
| Moon Set | 06:21 | -14° |
| Elnath rise | 07:59 |
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 | 22:40 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elnath elevation | 6° |
| Elnath Azimuth | 58° |
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
Elnath will be visible until April, 30, 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.
| Date | Mon, 6 April 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:03 |
| Twighlight end | 03:14 |
| Twighlight duration | 8h 11m |
| Rise | 07:59 |
| Set | 23:13 |
| Elevation at transit | 81° |
| Transit time | 15:36 |
| Equatorial coordinates | 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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Elnath
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 5.438198000000001° |
| Declination | 28.60745° |
| Magnitude | 1.65 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | 6.2° |
| Azimuth | 58.5° |