Menkar Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Menkar right now?
Menkar is located in the constellation Cetus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 83° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 2.54.
Menkar tonight
Menkar visibility on 2026-11-01
Menkar Visible from evening until sunrise
Menkar rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Menkar rise | 18:18 | |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:33 | 4° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | 10° |
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated  | 00:12 | 86° |
| Menkar transit | 00:17 | 86° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:29 | 27° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:53 | 21° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:18 | 14° |
| Sunrise | 05:41 | 9° |
| Menkar set | 06:16 | |
| Moonset | 12:38 | -83° |
Track Menkar position throughout the night
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Finder Chart for Menkar
Menkar Passage Through Night
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Current position of Menkar
| Time | 23:54 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 83° |
| Azimuth | 54° |
Here you can see the current position of Menkar 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 Menkar Visible Throughout the Year?
Menkar will remain visible until March 25, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Mon, 2 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:51 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:20 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 29m |
| Rise | 18:14 |
| Set | 06:12 |
| Elevation at transit | 86° |
| Transit time | 00:13 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 03h 02m 16s", Dec: 04° 05' 23s |
| Magnitude | 3 |
| Constellation | Cetus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Menkar, 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 Menkar is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Menkar is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Menkar
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 03h 02m 17s |
| Declination | 04° 05′ 23″ |
| Magnitude | 2.54 |
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Elevation | 83° |
| Azimuth | 54° |
| Spectral type | M2III |