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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: Santa Clara, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Elnath Observation Details

Elnath

Elnath Daily Motion

Elnath will rise at 21:41, during twilight, and will ascend to 69° by the time twilight ends at 03:47.
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.

Elnath Visibility Timetable on September 09

Elnath Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 97.5% illuminated17:59-23°
Astrosession begin18:54-20°
Elnath rise21:41
Astrosession end03:1563°
Civil sunrise04:1875°
Sunrise04:4679°
Elnath transit05:1881°
Moon Set06:5767°

Track Elnath Position Throughout the Night

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Where is Elnath right now?

Elnath is located in the constellation Taurus, at right ascension 05h 26m 17s" and declination 28° 36' 26s. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.

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

Time17:09
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Elnath elevation-24°
Elnath Azimuth3°
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
DateWed, 10 September 2025
Twighlight start18:52
Twighlight end03:14
Twighlight duration8h 22m
Rise21:41
Set12:55
Elevation at transit81°
Transit time05:18
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.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Elnath

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension5.438198000000001°
Declination28.60745°
Magnitude1.65
ConstellationTaurus
Elevation-24°
Azimuth2.7°