Menkent Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Menkent right now?
Menkent is located in the constellation Centaurus. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 15 degrees toward the south from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 2.06.
Twilight begins at 01:58 local time, and at that moment, Menkent will appear at an altitude of 15 degrees toward the south.
Twilight begins at 01:58 local time, and at that moment, Menkent will appear at an altitude of 15 degrees toward the south.
Menkent Visibility on March 23
Menkent is visible in the early morning sky until sunrise
Menkent Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 11.4% illuminated  | 06:58 | -18° |
| Astrosession begin | 18:49 | -25° |
| Menkent rise | 21:28 | |
| Moon Set | 22:11 | 5° |
| Menkent transit | 01:10 | 16° |
| Astrosession end | 03:39 | 9° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:40 | 2° |
| Menkent set | 04:53 |
Track Menkent Position Throughout the Night
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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 | 01:58 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Menkent elevation | 15° |
| Menkent Azimuth | 170° |
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
Menkent will be visible until August, 21, 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.
| Date | Tue, 24 March 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 18:45 |
| Twighlight end | 03:32 |
| Twighlight duration | 9h 47m |
| Rise | 21:24 |
| Set | 04:49 |
| Elevation at transit | 16° |
| Transit time | 01:06 |
| 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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Menkent
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 14.111395000000002° |
| Declination | -36.369954° |
| Magnitude | 2.06 |
| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Elevation | 15.4° |
| Azimuth | 170° |