Where is Nihal right now?
Nihal is located in the constellation Lepus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for Nihal Tonight
The best available observing time for Nihal during this observing period is around 02:40, at 69° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
Nihal will remain visible until May 1, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Nihal is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Nihal Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Nihal moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 69° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track Nihal position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Nihal
| Constellation | Lepus |
| Elevation | -22° |
| Direction | south-east (112°) |
| Right Ascension | 05h 28m |
| Declination | −20° 45′ |
| Magnitude | 2.81 |
Nihal Passage Through Night
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Current position of Nihal
| Time | 19:05 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -22° |
| Azimuth | 112° |
Here you can see the current position of Nihal 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.
Nihal Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 12:00 | -46° | 240° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 13:00 | -58° | 228° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 14:00 | -67° | 205° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 15:00 | -69° | 167° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 16:00 | -62° | 138° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 17:00 | -50° | 124° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 18:00 | -37° | 116° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 19:00 | -23° | 113° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 20:00 | -9° | 111° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 2, 21:00 | 5° | 111° | south-east | Very low |
| Nov 2, 22:00 | 19° | 112° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 2, 23:00 | 33° | 115° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 3, 00:00 | 46° | 121° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 3, 01:00 | 58° | 132° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 3, 02:00 | 67° | 156° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 3, 03:00 | 69° | 194° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 3, 04:00 | 61° | 223° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 3, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 56° | 231° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 3, 04:53 — Twilight end | 51° | 236° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 3, 05:00 | 50° | 237° | south-west | Twilight |
| Nov 3, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | 46° | 240° | south-west | Twilight |
| Nov 3, 05:41 — Sunrise | 41° | 242° | south-west | Twilight |
| Nov 3, 06:00 | 37° | 244° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 3, 07:00 | 23° | 247° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 3, 08:00 | 9° | 249° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 3, 09:00 | -5° | 249° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 3, 10:00 | -19° | 248° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 3, 11:00 | -33° | 245° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 3, 12:00 | -46° | 239° | south-west | Below horizon |