Hadar Observation Details
Hadar Daily Motion
Hadar is said to be "never-rising." It is always below the horizon and remain out of view, regardless of the time of year or night.Hadar will be visible until January, 1, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
Hadar Visibility Timetable on December 22
Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Hadar is always below the horizon | - | |
| Hadar transit | 08:33 | -10° |
| Astrosession begin | 18:48 | -64° |
| Moon Rise, 57% illuminated | 23:50 | -53° |
| Astrosession end | 06:13 | -14° |
| Moon Set | 12:24 | -21° |
Track Hadar Position Throughout the Night
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Hadar - Blue Giant Star
Hadar, also known as Beta Centauri, is the second-brightest star in the constellation Centaurus and the eleventh-brightest star in the night sky. It is a blue giant star located about 390 light-years away from Earth.
With an apparent magnitude of 0.61, Hadar is part of a triple star system. It is one of the most prominent stars in the Southern Hemisphere.
Finder Chart for Hadar
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| Object name | Hadar |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| Hadar coordinates | 14.063729, -60.373039 |
| Center coordinates | 14.063729, -60.373039 |
Hadar Passage Through Night
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Current position of Hadar
| Time | 23:18 |
| Latitude | 39.9625 |
| Longitude | -83.0061 |
| Hadar elevation | -57° |
| Hadar Azimuth | -142° |
Here you can see the current position of the Hadar on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Hadar's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of Hadar
| Date | Mon, 23 December 2024 |
| Twighlight start | 18:48 |
| Twighlight end | 06:11 |
| Twighlight duration | 11h 23m |
| Rise | Hadar is always down |
| Set | Hadar is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -10° |
| Transit time | 08:25 |
| Equatorial coordinate | RA: 14h 03m 49s", Dec: -60° 22' 22s |
| Magnitude | 1 |
| Constellation | Centaurus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Hadar, 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 Hadar 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.
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 Hadar 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.