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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Columbus, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
39.9625
Longitude:
-83.0061

Hadar Observation Details

Hadar

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 June 01

Hadar Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Hadar is always below the horizon-
Moon Rise, 25.1% illuminated10:34-69°
Astrosession begin22:53-10°
Hadar transit22:56-10°
Moon Set01:23-15°
Astrosession end04:06-29°

Track Hadar Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time
Altitude
Azimuth
Shift the map to change the time and observe Hadar changing position in the night sky.

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 nameHadar
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Hadar coordinates14.063729, -60.373039
Center coordinates14.063729, -60.373039

Hadar Passage Through Night

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Current position of Hadar

Time05:41
Latitude39.9625
Longitude-83.0061
Hadar elevation-39°
Hadar Azimuth141°
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

Time
DateMon, 2 June 2025
Twighlight start22:49
Twighlight end04:00
Twighlight duration5h 11m
RiseHadar is always down
SetHadar is always down
Elevation at transit-10°
Transit time22:52
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 14h 03m 49s", Dec: -60° 22' 22s
Magnitude1
ConstellationCentaurus
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.