Elnath Observation Details
Elnath Daily Motion
Elnath will rise at 12:22, reaching 42° when twilight begins at 16:12. It will reach transit at 81° by 19:59 and will set before twilight ends at 03:36.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 January 14
Elnath Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 24.7% illuminated | 01:14 | 26° |
| Moon Set | 10:52 | -13° |
| Elnath rise | 12:22 | |
| Sunset | 15:10 | 30° |
| Civil sunset | 15:40 | 36° |
| Astrosession begin | 16:44 | 49° |
| Elnath transit | 19:59 | 81° |
| Elnath set | 03:36 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:49 | -2° |
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 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 | 09:08 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elnath elevation | -22° |
| Elnath Azimuth | -16° |
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 | Wed, 14 January 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 16:39 |
| Twighlight end | 03:43 |
| Twighlight duration | 11h 3m |
| Rise | 12:18 |
| Set | 03:32 |
| Elevation at transit | 81° |
| Transit time | 19:55 |
| 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.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Elnath
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 5.438198000000001° |
| Declination | 28.60745° |
| Magnitude | 1.65 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | -22.2° |
| Azimuth | -16° |