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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

Hamal Observation Details

Hamal

Hamal Daily Motion

Tonight, observing Hamal may prove challenging owing to its low elevation. It will reach its transit at by 12:28 and set before sunset at 19:52. Rising near twilight's end at 05:00, it will fade away by 05:14, peaking at just 2° above the horizon.
Hamal will become visible in June, 24. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from June, 24, Hamal can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.

Hamal Visibility Timetable on May 10

Hamal Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Hamal transit12:2873°
Moon Rise, 93.2% illuminated17:5920°
Hamal set19:52
Astrosession begin22:22-20°
Astrosession end04:33-4°
Hamal rise05:00
Moon Set05:051°
Civil sunrise05:519°
Sunrise06:2214°

Track Hamal Position Throughout the Night

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Finder Chart for Hamal

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Object nameHamal
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Hamal coordinates2.119555, 23.462423
Center coordinates2.119555, 23.462423

Hamal Passage Through Night

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Current position of Hamal

Time21:33
Latitude39.9625
Longitude-83.0061
Hamal elevation-15°
Hamal Azimuth41°
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

Time
DateSun, 11 May 2025
Twighlight start22:23
Twighlight end04:31
Twighlight duration6h 7m
Rise05:00
Set19:48
Elevation at transit73°
Transit time12:24
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 02h 07m 10s", Dec: 23° 27' 44s
Magnitude2
ConstellationAries
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.