Where is Phact right now?
Phact is located in the constellation Columba. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 14° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 2.65.
Where and When to Look for Phact Tonight
The best available observing time for Phact during this observing period is around 22:11, at 16° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
Phact will remain visible until April 16, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Phact is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Phact Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Phact moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 16° toward the south, and finishes toward the east.
Track Phact position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Phact
| Constellation | Columba |
| Elevation | 14° |
| Direction | south-east (164°) |
| Right Ascension | 05h 39m |
| Declination | −34° 04′ |
| Magnitude | 2.65 |
Phact Passage Through Night
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Current position of Phact
| Time | 20:56 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 14° |
| Azimuth | 164° |
Here you can see the current position of Phact 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.
Phact Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 12:00 | -68° | 83° | east | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | -56° | 94° | east | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | -45° | 102° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | -34° | 109° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | -23° | 116° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | -13° | 124° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | -4° | 133° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | 4° | 142° | south-east | Very low |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | 10° | 153° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | 14° | 165° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | 16° | 178° | south | Visible |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | 15° | 191° | south | Visible |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | 12° | 203° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | 9° | 210° | south-west | Very low |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | 6° | 214° | south-west | Very low |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | 5° | 216° | south-west | Very low |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | 2° | 221° | south-west | Very low |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | -1° | 225° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | -2° | 226° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | -10° | 233° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | -20° | 242° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | -30° | 249° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | -41° | 256° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | -52° | 264° | west | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | -64° | 273° | west | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | -75° | 288° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | -84° | 345° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | -78° | 65° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | -67° | 84° | east | Below horizon |