Where is Rasalgethi right now?
Rasalgethi is located in the constellation Hercules. Although Rasalgethi is currently 76° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:36 local time. At that moment, Rasalgethi will be 32° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 19:36 local time. At that moment, Rasalgethi will be 32° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Where and When to Look for Rasalgethi Tonight
The best available observing time for Rasalgethi during this observing period is around 20:01, at 26° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
Rasalgethi will remain visible until November 1, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Rasalgethi is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Rasalgethi Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Rasalgethi moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 77° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track Rasalgethi position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Rasalgethi
| Constellation | Hercules |
| Elevation | 32° |
| Direction | north-west (286°) |
| Right Ascension | 17h 14m |
| Declination | +14° 23′ |
| Magnitude | 2.78 |
Rasalgethi Passage Through Night
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Current position of Rasalgethi
| Time | 19:36 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 32° |
| Azimuth | 286° |
Here you can see the current position of Rasalgethi 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.
Rasalgethi Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 12:00 | 32° | 74° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 29, 13:00 | 46° | 70° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 29, 14:00 | 60° | 63° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 29, 15:00 | 72° | 42° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 29, 16:00 | 77° | 348° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 29, 17:00 | 68° | 307° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 29, 18:00 | 55° | 294° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 29, 18:49 — Sunset | 43° | 289° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 29, 19:00 | 41° | 288° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 29, 19:11 — Civil sunset | 38° | 287° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 29, 19:36 — Twilight start | 32° | 286° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 29, 20:00 | 26° | 285° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 29, 20:01 — Astronomical night starts | 26° | 285° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 29, 21:00 | 12° | 284° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 29, 22:00 | -3° | 284° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 29, 23:00 | -17° | 286° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 00:00 | -32° | 288° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 01:00 | -46° | 292° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 02:00 | -59° | 302° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 03:00 | -70° | 324° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 04:00 | -74° | 12° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 05:00 | -66° | 48° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 05:35 — Astronomical night ends | -59° | 59° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 06:00 | -53° | 63° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 06:00 — Twilight end | -53° | 63° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 06:25 — Civil sunrise | -48° | 67° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 06:47 — Sunrise | -43° | 69° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 07:00 | -40° | 70° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 08:00 | -25° | 73° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 09:00 | -11° | 75° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 10:00 | 4° | 76° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 30, 11:00 | 18° | 75° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 30, 12:00 | 33° | 74° | north-east | Daylight |