Where is Menkalinan right now?
Menkalinan is located in the constellation Auriga. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 59° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 1.9.
Where and When to Look for Menkalinan Tonight
The best available observing time for Menkalinan during this observing period is around 02:56, at 82° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
Menkalinan will remain visible until May 14, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Menkalinan is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Menkalinan Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Menkalinan moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 82° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track Menkalinan position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Menkalinan
| Constellation | Auriga |
| Elevation | 59° |
| Direction | north-east (63°) |
| Right Ascension | 05h 59m |
| Declination | +44° 56′ |
| Magnitude | 1.9 |
Menkalinan Passage Through Night
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Current position of Menkalinan
| Time | 00:16 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 59° |
| Azimuth | 63° |
Here you can see the current position of Menkalinan 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.
Menkalinan Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 12:00 | 2° | 330° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 23, 13:00 | -3° | 340° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 14:00 | -7° | 350° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 15:00 | -8° | 0° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 16:00 | -6° | 11° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 17:00 | -3° | 21° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 18:00 | 2° | 30° | north-east | Very low |
| Oct 23, 19:00 | 9° | 39° | north-east | Very low |
| Oct 23, 20:00 | 17° | 46° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 23, 21:00 | 26° | 52° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 23, 22:00 | 36° | 57° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 23, 23:00 | 46° | 61° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 24, 00:00 | 56° | 63° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 24, 01:00 | 67° | 62° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 24, 02:00 | 77° | 50° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 24, 03:00 | 82° | 354° | north | Visible |
| Oct 24, 03:57 — Astronomical night ends | 76° | 308° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 24, 04:00 | 76° | 307° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 24, 04:27 — Twilight end | 71° | 301° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 24, 04:58 — Civil sunrise | 66° | 298° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 24, 05:00 | 66° | 298° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 24, 05:25 — Sunrise | 61° | 297° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 24, 06:00 | 55° | 297° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 07:00 | 44° | 300° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 08:00 | 34° | 304° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 09:00 | 25° | 309° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 10:00 | 16° | 315° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 11:00 | 8° | 322° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 12:00 | 1° | 331° | north-west | Daylight |