Elnath Observation Details
Elnath Daily Motion
Tonight, observing Elnath may prove challenging owing to its low elevation. It will reach its transit at by 10:40 and set before sunset at 18:27. Rising near twilight's end at 02:48, it will fade away by 05:17, peaking at just 25° above the horizon.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 July 27
Elnath Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 3.5% illuminated | 08:15 | 58° |
| Moon Set | 22:13 | -21° |
| Astrosession begin | 22:42 | -21° |
| Elnath rise | 02:48 | |
| Astrosession end | 04:35 | 18° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:55 | 32° |
| Sunrise | 06:27 | 38° |
| Elnath transit | 10:36 | 79° |
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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| 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 | 14:31 |
| Latitude | 39.9625 |
| Longitude | -83.0061 |
| Elnath elevation | 42° |
| Elnath Azimuth | 85° |
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, 27 July 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 22:38 |
| Twighlight end | 04:29 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 51m |
| Rise | 02:48 |
| Set | 18:23 |
| Elevation at transit | 79° |
| Transit time | 10:36 |
| 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.
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.