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.
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 04:16: 73° above the horizon toward the south-east. 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 73° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Elnath
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | -23° |
| Direction | north-east (14°) |
| Right Ascension | 05h 26m |
| Declination | +28° 36′ |
| Magnitude | 1.65 |
Elnath Passage Through Night
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Current position of Elnath
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -23° |
| Azimuth | 14° |
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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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 12° | 297° | north-west | Daylight |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 1° | 306° | north-west | Daylight |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -8° | 315° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -15° | 326° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -21° | 339° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -24° | 353° | north | Below horizon |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -24° | 7° | north | Below horizon |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -21° | 21° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -15° | 34° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -8° | 45° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 2° | 54° | north-east | Very low |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 12° | 63° | north-east | Visible |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 23° | 71° | north-east | Visible |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 34° | 78° | north-east | Visible |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 46° | 86° | east | Visible |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 58° | 95° | east | Visible |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 61° | 97° | east | Visible |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 67° | 105° | south-east | Visible |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 70° | 109° | south-east | Twilight |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 73° | 116° | south-east | Twilight |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 77° | 131° | south-east | Twilight |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 80° | 145° | south-east | Daylight |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 79° | 220° | south-west | Daylight |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 69° | 253° | south-west | Daylight |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 57° | 266° | west | Daylight |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 45° | 275° | west | Daylight |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 33° | 283° | north-west | Daylight |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 22° | 290° | north-west | Daylight |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 11° | 298° | north-west | Daylight |