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.
Where and When to Look for Menkent Tonight
The highest sampled position of Menkent is near 11:00: 16° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Daylight.
Menkent will become visible again around November 30 after moving far enough from the Sun. You can also see when Menkent is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Menkent Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Menkent moves from the south, reaches its highest sampled position at 16° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track Menkent position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Menkent
| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Elevation | -23° |
| Direction | south-west (241°) |
| Right Ascension | 14h 06m |
| Declination | −36° 22′ |
| Magnitude | 2.06 |
Menkent Passage Through Night
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Current position of Menkent
| Time | 17:18 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -23° |
| Azimuth | 241° |
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.
Menkent Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 12:00 | 15° | 191° | south | Daylight |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | 12° | 203° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | 6° | 213° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | -1° | 223° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | -10° | 231° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | -20° | 239° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | -30° | 245° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | -41° | 251° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | -53° | 257° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | -65° | 262° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | -76° | 269° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | -88° | 303° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | -79° | 89° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | -67° | 96° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | -56° | 102° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | -44° | 107° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | -34° | 113° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | -33° | 113° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | -28° | 116° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | -23° | 119° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | -22° | 120° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | -18° | 122° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | -12° | 127° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | -3° | 135° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | 5° | 144° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | 11° | 155° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | 15° | 166° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | 16° | 179° | south | Daylight |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | 15° | 191° | south-west | Daylight |