Where is Eltanin right now?
Eltanin is located in the constellation Draco. Although Eltanin is currently 36° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:36 local time. At that moment, Eltanin will be 26° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 19:36 local time. At that moment, Eltanin will be 26° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Where and When to Look for Eltanin Tonight
The best available observing time for Eltanin during this observing period is around 20:01, at 23° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
Eltanin will become visible again around February 18 after moving far enough from the Sun. You can also see when Eltanin is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Eltanin Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Eltanin moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 39° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track Eltanin position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Eltanin
| Constellation | Draco |
| Elevation | 26° |
| Direction | north-west (330°) |
| Right Ascension | 17h 56m |
| Declination | +51° 29′ |
| Magnitude | 2.24 |
Eltanin Passage Through Night
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Current position of Eltanin
| Time | 19:36 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 26° |
| Azimuth | 330° |
Here you can see the current position of Eltanin 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.
Eltanin Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 12:00 | 15° | 37° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 29, 13:00 | 23° | 33° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 29, 14:00 | 31° | 26° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 29, 15:00 | 36° | 17° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 29, 16:00 | 39° | 6° | north | Daylight |
| Oct 29, 17:00 | 39° | 354° | north | Daylight |
| Oct 29, 18:00 | 36° | 343° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 29, 18:49 — Sunset | 32° | 335° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 29, 19:00 | 31° | 334° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 29, 19:11 — Civil sunset | 29° | 332° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 29, 19:36 — Twilight start | 26° | 330° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 29, 20:00 | 23° | 327° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 29, 20:01 — Astronomical night starts | 23° | 327° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 29, 21:00 | 15° | 323° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 29, 22:00 | 6° | 322° | north-west | Very low |
| Oct 29, 23:00 | -4° | 322° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 00:00 | -13° | 324° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 01:00 | -21° | 328° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 02:00 | -28° | 335° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 03:00 | -34° | 344° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 04:00 | -37° | 354° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 05:00 | -37° | 6° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 05:35 — Astronomical night ends | -35° | 13° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 06:00 | -34° | 17° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 06:00 — Twilight end | -34° | 17° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 06:25 — Civil sunrise | -32° | 21° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 06:47 — Sunrise | -30° | 24° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 07:00 | -28° | 26° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 08:00 | -21° | 32° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 09:00 | -12° | 36° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 10:00 | -3° | 38° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 11:00 | 6° | 38° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 30, 12:00 | 15° | 36° | north-east | Daylight |