Where is Rasalhague right now?
Rasalhague is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. Although Rasalhague is currently 62° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 17:25 local time. At that moment, Rasalhague will be 49° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 17:25 local time. At that moment, Rasalhague will be 49° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track Rasalhague position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Rasalhague Tonight
The best observable position of Rasalhague is near 17:00: 54° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
Rasalhague will remain visible until November 20, 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 observing period, Rasalhague moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 54° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Rasalhague
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | 49° |
| Direction | south-west (242°) |
| Right Ascension | 17h 34m |
| Declination | +12° 33′ |
| Magnitude | 2.08 |
Rasalhague Passage Through Night
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Current position of Rasalhague
| Time | 17:25 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 49° |
| Azimuth | 242° |
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 |
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| Oct 16, 12:00 | 43° | 109° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 16, 13:00 | 53° | 125° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 16, 14:00 | 62° | 147° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 16, 15:00 | 65° | 180° | south | Daylight |
| Oct 16, 16:00 | 62° | 212° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 16, 17:00 | 54° | 235° | south-west | Best view |
| Oct 16, 18:00 | 43° | 250° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 16, 19:00 | 31° | 262° | west | Visible |
| Oct 16, 20:00 | 19° | 271° | west | Visible |
| Oct 16, 21:00 | 8° | 280° | west | Very low |
| Oct 16, 22:00 | -4° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 23:00 | -15° | 299° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 00:00 | -25° | 311° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 01:00 | -33° | 325° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 02:00 | -38° | 342° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 03:00 | -40° | 0° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 03:51 — Astronomical night ends | -39° | 16° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 04:00 | -38° | 19° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 04:21 — Twilight end | -36° | 25° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 04:51 — Civil sunrise | -33° | 34° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 05:00 | -32° | 36° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 05:19 — Sunrise | -30° | 41° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 06:00 | -24° | 50° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 07:00 | -14° | 61° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 08:00 | -4° | 71° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 09:00 | 8° | 80° | east | Daylight |
| Oct 17, 10:00 | 20° | 89° | east | Daylight |
| Oct 17, 11:00 | 32° | 99° | east | Daylight |
| Oct 17, 12:00 | 43° | 110° | south-east | Daylight |