Hadar Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Hadar right now?
Hadar is located in the constellation Centaurus. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.
Hadar Visibility on March 03
Hadar is Not visible tonight
Hadar Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Hadar is always below the horizon | - | |
Moon Rise, 99.7% illuminated  | 15:32 | -60° |
| Astrosession begin | 17:29 | -46° |
| Hadar transit | 01:26 | -8° |
| Astrosession end | 03:09 | -10° |
| Moon Set | 04:41 | -16° |
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 | 16:24 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Hadar elevation | -54° |
| Hadar Azimuth | -144° |
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 | Wed, 4 March 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 17:29 |
| Twighlight end | 03:06 |
| Twighlight duration | 10h 37m |
| Rise | Hadar is always down |
| Set | Hadar is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -8° |
| Transit time | 01:22 |
| Equatorial coordinates | 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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Hadar
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 14.063729° |
| Declination | -60.373039° |
| Magnitude | 0.61 |
| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Elevation | -54.1° |
| Azimuth | -144.1° |