Where is Menkalinan right now?
Menkalinan is located in the constellation Auriga. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 40° toward the north-west, 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 04:05, at 40° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
Menkalinan will remain visible until April 26, 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 45° 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 | 40° |
| Direction | north-west (336°) |
| Right Ascension | 05h 59m |
| Declination | +44° 56′ |
| Magnitude | 1.9 |
Menkalinan Passage Through Night
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Current position of Menkalinan
| Time | 04:05 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 40° |
| Azimuth | 336° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 12:00 | -35° | 329° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 13:00 | -41° | 340° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 14:00 | -45° | 354° | north | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 15:00 | -44° | 9° | north | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 16:00 | -40° | 22° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 17:00 | -33° | 32° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 18:00 | -25° | 39° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 19:00 | -15° | 43° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 20:00 | -4° | 45° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 21:00 | 6° | 45° | north-east | Very low |
| Nov 14, 22:00 | 17° | 42° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 14, 23:00 | 27° | 38° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 15, 00:00 | 35° | 30° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 15, 01:00 | 41° | 20° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 15, 02:00 | 45° | 6° | north | Visible |
| Nov 15, 03:00 | 44° | 351° | north | Visible |
| Nov 15, 04:00 | 40° | 338° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 15, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 37° | 332° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 15, 04:53 — Twilight end | 34° | 328° | north-west | Twilight |
| Nov 15, 05:00 | 33° | 328° | north-west | Twilight |
| Nov 15, 05:19 — Civil sunrise | 30° | 325° | north-west | Twilight |
| Nov 15, 05:42 — Sunrise | 27° | 323° | north-west | Twilight |
| Nov 15, 06:00 | 24° | 321° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 15, 07:00 | 14° | 317° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 15, 08:00 | 4° | 315° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 15, 09:00 | -7° | 315° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 15, 10:00 | -17° | 318° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 15, 11:00 | -27° | 322° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 15, 12:00 | -35° | 330° | north-west | Below horizon |