Where is Elnath right now?
Elnath is located in the constellation Taurus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 28° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 1.65.
Twilight begins at 21:52 local time. At that moment, Elnath will be 28° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 21:52 local time. At that moment, Elnath will be 28° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track Elnath position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Elnath Tonight
The best observable position of Elnath is near 03:00: 81° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
Elnath will remain visible until April 30, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Elnath is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Elnath Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Elnath moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 81° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Elnath
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | 28° |
| Direction | north-east (74°) |
| Right Ascension | 05h 26m |
| Declination | +28° 36′ |
| Magnitude | 1.65 |
Elnath Passage Through Night
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Current position of Elnath
| Time | 21:52 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 28° |
| Azimuth | 74° |
Here you can see the current position of Elnath on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.
Elnath Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
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| Oct 16, 12:00 | -13° | 322° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 13:00 | -19° | 334° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 14:00 | -23° | 348° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 15:00 | -24° | 2° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 16:00 | -22° | 16° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 17:00 | -18° | 29° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 18:00 | -11° | 41° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 19:00 | -2° | 51° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 20:00 | 8° | 60° | north-east | Very low |
| Oct 16, 21:00 | 19° | 68° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 16, 22:00 | 30° | 75° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 16, 23:00 | 42° | 83° | east | Visible |
| Oct 17, 00:00 | 53° | 91° | east | Visible |
| Oct 17, 01:00 | 65° | 103° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 17, 02:00 | 76° | 126° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 17, 03:00 | 81° | 194° | south-west | Best view |
| Oct 17, 03:51 — Astronomical night ends | 75° | 240° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 17, 04:00 | 73° | 244° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 17, 04:21 — Twilight end | 69° | 252° | south-west | Twilight |
| Oct 17, 04:51 — Civil sunrise | 63° | 260° | west | Twilight |
| Oct 17, 05:00 | 61° | 262° | west | Twilight |
| Oct 17, 05:19 — Sunrise | 58° | 265° | west | Twilight |
| Oct 17, 06:00 | 50° | 272° | west | Daylight |
| Oct 17, 07:00 | 38° | 280° | west | Daylight |
| Oct 17, 08:00 | 26° | 287° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 17, 09:00 | 15° | 295° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 17, 10:00 | 4° | 303° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 17, 11:00 | -5° | 312° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 12:00 | -13° | 323° | north-west | Below horizon |