Menkent Observation Details
Menkent Daily Motion
Menkent will not be observable tonight. It will reach its transit at 16° by 13:26 and set at 17:08. Throughout the night, from 18:08 to 03:55, it will be below the horizon. Menkent will rise again after sunrise, at 09:39.Menkent will be visible until January, 1, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
Menkent Visibility Timetable on September 18
Menkent Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 19.7% illuminated | 00:26 | -78° |
| Menkent transit | 13:26 | 16° |
| Moon Set | 15:21 | 12° |
| Menkent set | 17:08 | |
| Astrosession begin | 18:39 | -13° |
| Astrosession end | 03:24 | -66° |
| Menkent rise | 09:39 |
Track Menkent Position Throughout the Night
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Where is Menkent right now?
Menkent is located in the constellation Centaurus, at right ascension 14h 06m 41s" and declination -36° 22' 11s. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.Finder Chart for Menkent
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| Object name | Menkent |
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| Menkent coordinates | 14.111395000000002, -36.369954 |
| Center coordinates | 14.111395000000002, -36.369954 |
Menkent Passage Through Night
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Current position of Menkent
| Time | 17:28 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Menkent elevation | -3° |
| Menkent Azimuth | 135° |
Here you can see the current position of the Menkent on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Menkent's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of Menkent
| Date | Fri, 19 September 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 18:37 |
| Twighlight end | 03:23 |
| Twighlight duration | 9h 46m |
| Rise | 09:39 |
| Set | 17:04 |
| Elevation at transit | 16° |
| Transit time | 13:22 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 14h 06m 41s", Dec: -36° 22' 11s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Centaurus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Menkent, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Menkent is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Menkent is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Menkent
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 14.111395000000002° |
| Declination | -36.369954° |
| Magnitude | 2.06 |
| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Elevation | -2.7° |
| Azimuth | 135.3° |