Where is Mintaka right now?
Mintaka is located in the constellation Orion. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 55° toward the east, with an apparent magnitude of 2.25.
Where and When to Look for Mintaka Tonight
The best available observing time for Mintaka during this observing period is around 02:02, at 90° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
Mintaka will remain visible until May 4, 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 west, reaches its highest sampled position at 89° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the west.
Track Mintaka position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Mintaka
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | 55° |
| Direction | east (91°) |
| Right Ascension | 05h 32m |
| Declination | −00° 17′ |
| Magnitude | 2.25 |
Mintaka Passage Through Night
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Current position of Mintaka
| Time | 23:42 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 55° |
| Azimuth | 91° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 12:00 | -59° | 269° | west | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 13:00 | -74° | 269° | west | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 14:00 | -89° | 257° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 15:00 | -76° | 91° | east | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 16:00 | -61° | 91° | east | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 17:00 | -46° | 90° | east | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 18:00 | -31° | 90° | east | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 19:00 | -16° | 90° | east | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 20:00 | -1° | 90° | east | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 21:00 | 14° | 90° | east | Visible |
| Nov 12, 22:00 | 29° | 90° | east | Visible |
| Nov 12, 23:00 | 44° | 90° | east | Visible |
| Nov 13, 00:00 | 59° | 91° | east | Visible |
| Nov 13, 01:00 | 74° | 91° | east | Visible |
| Nov 13, 02:00 | 89° | 111° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 13, 03:00 | 76° | 269° | west | Visible |
| Nov 13, 04:00 | 61° | 269° | west | Visible |
| Nov 13, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 54° | 269° | west | Visible |
| Nov 13, 04:53 — Twilight end | 47° | 270° | west | Visible |
| Nov 13, 05:00 | 46° | 270° | west | Twilight |
| Nov 13, 05:19 — Civil sunrise | 41° | 270° | west | Twilight |
| Nov 13, 05:41 — Sunrise | 35° | 270° | west | Twilight |
| Nov 13, 06:00 | 31° | 270° | west | Daylight |
| Nov 13, 07:00 | 16° | 270° | west | Daylight |
| Nov 13, 08:00 | 1° | 270° | west | Daylight |
| Nov 13, 09:00 | -14° | 270° | west | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 10:00 | -30° | 270° | west | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 11:00 | -45° | 270° | west | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 12:00 | -60° | 269° | west | Below horizon |