Where is Elnath right now?
Elnath is located in the constellation Taurus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for Elnath Tonight
The best available observing time for Elnath during this observing period is around 01:54, at 61° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
Elnath will remain visible until April 28, 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 24-hour period, Elnath moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 61° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track Elnath position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Elnath
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | -17° |
| Direction | north-east (60°) |
| Right Ascension | 05h 26m |
| Declination | +28° 36′ |
| Magnitude | 1.65 |
Elnath Passage Through Night
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Current position of Elnath
| Time | 18:34 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -17° |
| Azimuth | 60° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 12:00 | -50° | 318° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 13:00 | -58° | 336° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 14:00 | -61° | 2° | north | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 15:00 | -57° | 27° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 16:00 | -49° | 44° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 17:00 | -37° | 53° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 18:00 | -25° | 58° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 19:00 | -12° | 61° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 20:00 | 1° | 61° | north-east | Very low |
| Nov 13, 21:00 | 14° | 60° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 13, 22:00 | 27° | 57° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 13, 23:00 | 40° | 52° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 14, 00:00 | 51° | 41° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 14, 01:00 | 59° | 23° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 14, 02:00 | 61° | 357° | north | Visible |
| Nov 14, 03:00 | 57° | 332° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 14, 04:00 | 48° | 316° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 14, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 43° | 311° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 14, 04:53 — Twilight end | 38° | 308° | north-west | Twilight |
| Nov 14, 05:00 | 37° | 307° | north-west | Twilight |
| Nov 14, 05:19 — Civil sunrise | 33° | 305° | north-west | Twilight |
| Nov 14, 05:41 — Sunrise | 28° | 303° | north-west | Twilight |
| Nov 14, 06:00 | 25° | 302° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 14, 07:00 | 12° | 299° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 14, 08:00 | -2° | 299° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 09:00 | -15° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 10:00 | -28° | 303° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 11:00 | -40° | 309° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 12:00 | -51° | 319° | north-west | Below horizon |