Where is Mintaka right now?
Mintaka is located in the constellation Orion. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for Mintaka Tonight
The best available observing time for Mintaka during this observing period is around 02:27, at 52° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
Mintaka will remain visible until April 14, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Mintaka is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Mintaka Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Mintaka moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 52° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track Mintaka position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Mintaka
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | -37° |
| Direction | north-east (56°) |
| Right Ascension | 05h 32m |
| Declination | −00° 17′ |
| Magnitude | 2.25 |
Mintaka Passage Through Night
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Current position of Mintaka
| Time | 17:17 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -37° |
| Azimuth | 56° |
Here you can see the current position of Mintaka 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.
Mintaka Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 12:00 | -39° | 308° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 13:00 | -47° | 325° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 14:00 | -52° | 348° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 15:00 | -52° | 12° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 16:00 | -48° | 35° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 17:00 | -39° | 52° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 18:00 | -29° | 65° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 19:00 | -18° | 76° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 20:00 | -6° | 86° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 21:00 | 6° | 95° | east | Very low |
| Oct 23, 22:00 | 18° | 105° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 23, 23:00 | 29° | 115° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 24, 00:00 | 39° | 129° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 24, 01:00 | 47° | 146° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 24, 02:00 | 52° | 168° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 24, 03:00 | 52° | 193° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 24, 03:57 — Astronomical night ends | 47° | 214° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 24, 04:00 | 47° | 215° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 24, 04:27 — Twilight end | 43° | 223° | south-west | Twilight |
| Oct 24, 04:58 — Civil sunrise | 39° | 231° | south-west | Twilight |
| Oct 24, 05:00 | 39° | 232° | south-west | Twilight |
| Oct 24, 05:25 — Sunrise | 34° | 238° | south-west | Twilight |
| Oct 24, 06:00 | 28° | 245° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 07:00 | 17° | 256° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 08:00 | 5° | 266° | west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 09:00 | -7° | 275° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 10:00 | -18° | 284° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 11:00 | -30° | 295° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 12:00 | -40° | 309° | north-west | Below horizon |