Menkent Observation Details
Menkent Daily Motion
Menkent rise at 20:58, and will be at 8° when twilight starts at 22:18. It will reach its transit at 14° at 00:25, and will set at 03:52, before twighlight ends at 05:14.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 May 10
Menkent Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 93.2% illuminated | 17:59 | -27° |
| Menkent rise | 20:58 | |
| Civil sunset | 21:05 | 1° |
| Astrosession begin | 22:22 | 9° |
| Menkent transit | 00:25 | 14° |
| Menkent set | 03:52 | |
| Astrosession end | 04:33 | -5° |
| Moon Set | 05:05 | -10° |
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 | 22:18 |
| Latitude | 39.9625 |
| Longitude | -83.0061 |
| Menkent elevation | 8° |
| Menkent Azimuth | -155° |
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 | Sun, 11 May 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 22:23 |
| Twighlight end | 04:31 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 7m |
| Rise | 20:54 |
| Set | 03:48 |
| Elevation at transit | 14° |
| Transit time | 00:21 |
| 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.