Hamal Observation Details
Hamal Daily Motion
Hamal will be visible until March, 18, 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.
Hamal Visibility Timetable on September 03
Hamal Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 75.5% illuminated | 14:44 | -29° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:05 | -0° |
| Hamal rise | 19:07 | |
| Moon Set | 23:57 | 56° |
| Hamal transit | 02:23 | 76° |
| Astrosession end | 03:09 | 73° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:13 | 63° |
| Sunrise | 04:41 | 57° |
| Hamal set | 09:39 |
Track Hamal Position Throughout the Night
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Where is Hamal right now?
Hamal is located in the constellation Aries, at right ascension 02h 07m 10s" and declination 23° 27' 44s. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 66 degrees toward the west-southwest from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 2.01.Finder Chart for Hamal
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| Object name | Hamal |
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| Hamal coordinates | 2.119555, 23.462423 |
| Center coordinates | 2.119555, 23.462423 |
Hamal Passage Through Night
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Current position of Hamal
| Time | 00:52 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Hamal elevation | 66° |
| Hamal Azimuth | -119° |
Here you can see the current position of the Hamal on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Hamal's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of Hamal
| Date | Thu, 4 September 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 18:59 |
| Twighlight end | 03:04 |
| Twighlight duration | 8h 5m |
| Rise | 19:03 |
| Set | 09:35 |
| Elevation at transit | 76° |
| Transit time | 02:19 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 02h 07m 10s", Dec: 23° 27' 44s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Aries |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Hamal, 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 Hamal 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 Hamal 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.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Hamal
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 2.119555° |
| Declination | 23.462423° |
| Magnitude | 2.01 |
| Constellation | Aries |
| Elevation | 66° |
| Azimuth | -118.8° |