Where is Rasalhague right now?
Rasalhague is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for Rasalhague Tonight
The highest sampled position of Rasalhague is near 13:00: 43° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Twilight.
Rasalhague will remain visible until November 21, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Rasalhague is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Rasalhague Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Rasalhague moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 63° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track Rasalhague position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Rasalhague
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | -36° |
| Direction | north-west (342°) |
| Right Ascension | 17h 34m |
| Declination | +12° 33′ |
| Magnitude | 2.08 |
Rasalhague Passage Through Night
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Current position of Rasalhague
| Time | 21:04 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -36° |
| Azimuth | 342° |
Here you can see the current position of Rasalhague 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.
Rasalhague Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 12:00 | 53° | 230° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | 43° | 247° | south-west | Best view |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | 32° | 259° | west | Visible |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | 21° | 269° | west | Visible |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | 9° | 279° | west | Very low |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | -2° | 288° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | -13° | 299° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | -22° | 310° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | -30° | 324° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | -35° | 340° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | -37° | 359° | north | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | -36° | 17° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | -31° | 33° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | -27° | 42° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | -24° | 48° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | -23° | 49° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | -18° | 56° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | -14° | 60° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | -13° | 61° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | -4° | 70° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | 7° | 80° | east | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | 19° | 89° | east | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | 30° | 99° | east | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | 41° | 111° | south-east | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | 51° | 127° | south-east | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | 59° | 149° | south-east | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | 63° | 179° | south | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | 60° | 209° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | 52° | 232° | south-west | Daylight |