Where is Menkar right now?
Menkar is located in the constellation Cetus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 12° toward the east, with an apparent magnitude of 2.54.
Where and When to Look for Menkar Tonight
The best available observing time for Menkar during this observing period is around 19:45, at 54° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
Menkar will remain visible until March 16, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Menkar is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Menkar Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Menkar moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 54° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track Menkar position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Menkar
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Elevation | 12° |
| Direction | east (94°) |
| Right Ascension | 03h 02m |
| Declination | +04° 05′ |
| Magnitude | 2.54 |
Menkar Passage Through Night
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Current position of Menkar
| Time | 14:35 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 12° |
| Azimuth | 94° |
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.
Menkar Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 12:00 | -18° | 68° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 1, 13:00 | -7° | 79° | east | Below horizon |
| Nov 1, 14:00 | 5° | 89° | east | Very low |
| Nov 1, 15:00 | 16° | 98° | east | Visible |
| Nov 1, 16:00 | 27° | 109° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 1, 17:00 | 38° | 122° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 1, 18:00 | 47° | 139° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 1, 19:00 | 53° | 160° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 1, 20:00 | 54° | 185° | south | Visible |
| Nov 1, 21:00 | 51° | 209° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 1, 22:00 | 43° | 228° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 1, 23:00 | 34° | 243° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 2, 00:00 | 23° | 255° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 2, 00:30 — Astronomical night ends | 17° | 261° | west | Visible |
| Nov 2, 01:00 | 12° | 266° | west | Visible |
| Nov 2, 01:02 — Twilight end | 11° | 266° | west | Twilight |
| Nov 2, 01:34 — Civil sunrise | 5° | 271° | west | Very low |
| Nov 2, 02:00 | 0° | 275° | west | Very low |
| Nov 2, 02:03 — Sunrise | -1° | 276° | west | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 03:00 | -11° | 285° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 04:00 | -22° | 296° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 05:00 | -32° | 309° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 06:00 | -40° | 325° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 07:00 | -45° | 344° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 08:00 | -46° | 5° | north | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 09:00 | -43° | 26° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 10:00 | -36° | 43° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 11:00 | -27° | 57° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 12:00 | -17° | 69° | north-east | Below horizon |