Menkent Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Menkent right now?
Menkent is located in the constellation Centaurus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Menkent visibility on 2026-09-30
Menkent is Not visible tonight
Menkent rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Menkent transit | 12:39 | 16° |
| Menkent set | 16:22 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:20 | -18° |
Moonrise, 86.6% illuminated  | 18:27 | -19° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:35 | -55° |
| Menkent rise | 08:53 | |
| Moonset | 09:44 | 6° |
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 | 14.1114, -36.36995 |
| Center coordinates | 14.1114, -36.36995 |
Menkent Passage Through Night
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Current position of Menkent
| Time | 20:05 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -37° |
| Azimuth | 249° |
Here you can see the current position of Menkent 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 Menkent Visible Throughout the Year?
Menkent will become visible again around November 30 after moving far enough from the Sun.
| Date | Thu, 1 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:18 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:34 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 16m |
| Rise | 08:53 |
| Set | 16:18 |
| Elevation at transit | 16° |
| Transit time | 12:35 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 14h 06m 41s", Dec: -36° 22' 11s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Centaurus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Menkent, 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 Menkent is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Menkent is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Menkent
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 14h 06m 41s |
| Declination | -36° 22′ 12″ |
| Magnitude | 2.06 |
| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Elevation | -36.6° |
| Azimuth | 248.7° |
| Spectral type | K0IIIb |