Where is Rana right now?
Rana 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 Rana Tonight
The best available observing time for Rana during this observing period is around 21:36, at 40° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
Rana will remain visible until March 10, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Rana is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Rana Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Rana moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 40° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track Rana position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Rana
| Constellation | Eridanus |
| Elevation | -19° |
| Direction | east (87°) |
| Right Ascension | 03h 43m |
| Declination | −09° 45′ |
| Magnitude | 3.52 |
Rana Passage Through Night
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Current position of Rana
| Time | 14:31 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -19° |
| Azimuth | 87° |
Here you can see the current position of Rana 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.
Rana Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 12:00 | -46° | 56° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 13:00 | -36° | 70° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 14:00 | -25° | 82° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 15:00 | -14° | 92° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 16:00 | -2° | 101° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 17:00 | 9° | 111° | south-east | Very low |
| Oct 30, 18:00 | 19° | 122° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 30, 19:00 | 28° | 135° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 30, 20:00 | 35° | 150° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 30, 21:00 | 40° | 168° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 30, 22:00 | 40° | 187° | south | Visible |
| Oct 30, 23:00 | 37° | 206° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 31, 00:00 | 30° | 222° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 31, 01:00 | 22° | 235° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 31, 01:28 — Astronomical night ends | 17° | 241° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 31, 02:00 | 11° | 247° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 31, 02:00 — Twilight end | 11° | 247° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 31, 02:31 — Civil sunrise | 6° | 252° | south-west | Very low |
| Oct 31, 03:00 | 1° | 257° | south-west | Very low |
| Oct 31, 03:01 — Sunrise | 0° | 257° | south-west | Very low |
| Oct 31, 04:00 | -11° | 266° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 31, 05:00 | -22° | 276° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 31, 06:00 | -34° | 287° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 31, 07:00 | -44° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 31, 08:00 | -53° | 318° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 31, 09:00 | -59° | 343° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 31, 10:00 | -59° | 12° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 31, 11:00 | -54° | 38° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 31, 12:00 | -46° | 57° | north-east | Below horizon |