Markeb Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Markeb right now?
Markeb is located in the constellation VELA. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 16° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 2.47.
Markeb tonight
Markeb visibility on 2026-10-26
Markeb Visible from early morning until sunrise
Markeb rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Markeb transit | 08:09 | 34° |
| Markeb set | 14:00 | |
Moonrise, 99.8% illuminated  | 18:54 | -34° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | -36° |
| Markeb rise | 02:14 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:36 | 26° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 06:00 | 28° |
| Civil sunrise | 06:25 | 30° |
| Sunrise | 06:47 | 31° |
| Moonset | 07:26 | 33° |
Track Markeb position throughout the night
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Markeb Passage Through Night
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Current position of Markeb
| Time | 04:11 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 16° |
| Azimuth | 149° |
Here you can see the current position of Markeb 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.
When Is Markeb Visible Throughout the Year?
Markeb will become visible again around November 2 after moving far enough from the Sun.
| Date | Tue, 27 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:55 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:28 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 33m |
| Rise | 02:10 |
| Set | 13:52 |
| Elevation at transit | 34° |
| Transit time | 08:01 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 09h 22m 06s", Dec: -55° 00' 38s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Vela |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Markeb, 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 see when Markeb is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Markeb is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Markeb
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 09h 22m 07s |
| Declination | -55° 00′ 38″ |
| Magnitude | 2.47 |
| Constellation | Vela |
| Elevation | 16.3° |
| Azimuth | 149.4° |
| Spectral type | B2IV |