Where is Praecipua right now?
Praecipua is located in the constellation Leo Minor. Although Praecipua is currently 57° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Where and When to Look for Praecipua Tonight
The best available observing time for Praecipua during this observing period is around 04:00, at 45° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Best view.
Praecipua will remain visible until July 15, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Praecipua is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Praecipua Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Praecipua moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 86° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track Praecipua position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Praecipua
| Constellation | Leo Minor |
| Elevation | -10° |
| Direction | north-west (329°) |
| Right Ascension | 10h 53m |
| Declination | +34° 12′ |
| Magnitude | 3.79 |
Praecipua Passage Through Night
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Current position of Praecipua
| Time | 17:15 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -10° |
| Azimuth | 329° |
Here you can see the current position of Praecipua 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.
Praecipua Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 12:00 | 40° | 287° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 13:00 | 29° | 293° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 14:00 | 18° | 300° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 15:00 | 8° | 307° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 16:00 | -1° | 316° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 17:00 | -9° | 326° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 18:00 | -14° | 337° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 19:00 | -18° | 350° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 20:00 | -18° | 3° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 21:00 | -16° | 16° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 22:00 | -12° | 28° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 23:00 | -5° | 38° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 25, 00:00 | 3° | 48° | north-east | Very low |
| Oct 25, 01:00 | 12° | 56° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 25, 02:00 | 22° | 63° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 25, 03:00 | 33° | 70° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 25, 03:58 — Astronomical night ends | 44° | 76° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 25, 04:00 | 45° | 76° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 25, 04:28 — Twilight end | 50° | 79° | east | Visible |
| Oct 25, 04:58 — Civil sunrise | 56° | 83° | east | Twilight |
| Oct 25, 05:00 | 57° | 83° | east | Twilight |
| Oct 25, 05:26 — Sunrise | 62° | 86° | east | Twilight |
| Oct 25, 06:00 | 69° | 90° | east | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 07:00 | 80° | 106° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 08:00 | 86° | 226° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 09:00 | 74° | 264° | west | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 10:00 | 62° | 274° | west | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 11:00 | 51° | 281° | west | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 12:00 | 39° | 287° | north-west | Daylight |