Where is Ran right now?
Ran is located in the constellation Eridanus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for Ran Tonight
The best available observing time for Ran during this observing period is around 21:26, at 41° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
Ran will remain visible until March 9, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Ran is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Ran Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Ran moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 40° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track Ran position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Ran
| Constellation | Eridanus |
| Elevation | -17° |
| Direction | east (88°) |
| Right Ascension | 03h 32m |
| Declination | −09° 27′ |
| Magnitude | 3.72 |
Ran Passage Through Night
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Current position of Ran
| Time | 14:31 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -17° |
| Azimuth | 88° |
Here you can see the current position of Ran 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.
Ran Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 12:00 | -45° | 58° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 13:00 | -34° | 72° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 14:00 | -23° | 83° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 15:00 | -11° | 93° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 16:00 | 0° | 102° | south-east | Very low |
| Oct 30, 17:00 | 11° | 112° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 30, 18:00 | 21° | 124° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 30, 19:00 | 30° | 137° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 30, 20:00 | 37° | 153° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 30, 21:00 | 40° | 171° | south | Visible |
| Oct 30, 22:00 | 40° | 191° | south | Visible |
| Oct 30, 23:00 | 36° | 209° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 31, 00:00 | 29° | 225° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 31, 01:00 | 20° | 238° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 31, 01:28 — Astronomical night ends | 15° | 243° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 31, 02:00 | 10° | 249° | south-west | Very low |
| Oct 31, 02:00 — Twilight end | 10° | 249° | south-west | Very low |
| Oct 31, 02:31 — Civil sunrise | 4° | 254° | south-west | Very low |
| Oct 31, 03:00 | -1° | 259° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 31, 03:01 — Sunrise | -1° | 259° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 31, 04:00 | -13° | 268° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 31, 05:00 | -24° | 278° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 31, 06:00 | -35° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 31, 07:00 | -46° | 303° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 31, 08:00 | -54° | 322° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 31, 09:00 | -59° | 348° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 31, 10:00 | -58° | 17° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 31, 11:00 | -53° | 41° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 31, 12:00 | -44° | 59° | north-east | Below horizon |