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Observation Settings

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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: Columbus, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
39.9625
Longitude:
-83.0061

Elnath Observation Details

Elnath

Elnath Daily Motion

Elnath will reach transit at 14:47. By the time twilight starts at 21:59 it will be at an elevation of 6° degrees and will set at 22:35, before twilight ends.
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 May 25

Elnath Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 11.4% illuminated04:09-19°
Elnath transit14:4779°
Moon Set18:1247°
Sunset20:4718°
Civil sunset21:2012°
Elnath set22:35
Astrosession begin22:44-1°
Astrosession end04:13-18°
Elnath rise06:56

Track Elnath Position Throughout the Night

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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

Time06:50
Latitude39.9625
Longitude-83.0061
Elnath elevation-1°
Elnath Azimuth-50°
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
DateSun, 25 May 2025
Twighlight start22:39
Twighlight end04:08
Twighlight duration5h 29m
Rise06:56
Set22:31
Elevation at transit79°
Transit time14:43
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.