Rasalhague Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Rasalhague right now?
Rasalhague is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.
Rasalhague Visibility on February 28
Rasalhague is visible in the early morning sky until sunrise
Rasalhague Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 77% illuminated  | 11:59 | -2° |
| Astrosession begin | 17:26 | -40° |
| Rasalhague rise | 22:30 | |
| Moon Set | 03:11 | 54° |
| Astrosession end | 03:13 | 54° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:13 | 62° |
| Sunrise | 04:41 | 64° |
| Rasalhague transit | 05:08 | 65° |
Track Rasalhague Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for Rasalhague
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| Object name | Rasalhague |
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| Rasalhague coordinates | 17.582241, 12.560035000000001 |
| Center coordinates | 17.582241, 12.560035000000001 |
Rasalhague Passage Through Night
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Current position of Rasalhague
| Time | 19:09 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Rasalhague elevation | -33° |
| Rasalhague Azimuth | -35° |
Here you can see the current position of the Rasalhague on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Rasalhague's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of Rasalhague
Rasalhague will be visible until November, 20, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
| Date | Sun, 1 March 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 17:26 |
| Twighlight end | 03:10 |
| Twighlight duration | 10h 44m |
| Rise | 22:26 |
| Set | 11:43 |
| Elevation at transit | 65° |
| Transit time | 05:05 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 17h 34m 56s", Dec: 12° 33' 36s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Rasalhague, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Rasalhague is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Rasalhague is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Rasalhague
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 17.582241° |
| Declination | 12.560035000000001° |
| Magnitude | 2.08 |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | -32.8° |
| Azimuth | -35.2° |