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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

Hamal will rise at 00:09, during twilight, and will ascend to 56° by the time twilight ends at 05:12.
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 July 23

Hamal Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 8.1% illuminated03:2936°
Moon Set19:45-27°
Astrosession begin22:47-12°
Hamal rise00:09
Astrosession end04:2948°
Civil sunrise05:5163°
Sunrise06:2468°
Hamal transit07:3373°

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

Time12:57
Latitude39.9625
Longitude-83.0061
Hamal elevation22°
Hamal Azimuth77°
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
DateWed, 23 July 2025
Twighlight start22:43
Twighlight end04:23
Twighlight duration6h 40m
Rise00:09
Set14:57
Elevation at transit73°
Transit time07:33
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.