Hadar Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Hadar right now?
Hadar is located in the constellation Centaurus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Hadar visibility on 2026-08-21
Hadar is Not visible tonight
Hadar rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Hadar is always below the horizon | - | |
Moonrise, 49% illuminated  | 12:56 | -12° |
| Hadar transit | 15:14 | -8° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:27 | -21° |
| Moonset | 22:12 | -39° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 02:54 | -67° |
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 | 09:40 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -29° |
| Azimuth | 146° |
Here you can see the current position of Hadar 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.
Annual motion of Hadar
| Date | Fri, 21 August 2026 |
| Twilight start | 19:23 |
| Twilight end | 02:48 |
| Twilight duration | 7h 25m |
| Rise | Hadar is always down |
| Set | Hadar is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -8° |
| Transit time | 15:10 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 14h 03m 49s", Dec: -60° 22' 22s |
| Magnitude | 1 |
| Constellation | Centaurus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Hadar, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Hadar
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 14.063729° |
| Declination | -60.373039° |
| Magnitude | 0.61 |
| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Elevation | -29° |
| Azimuth | 145.8° |