Regulus Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Regulus right now?
Regulus is located in the constellation Leo. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Regulus visibility on 2026-09-08
Regulus Visible from morning twilight until before midnight
Regulus rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 21% illuminated  | 00:35 | -30° |
| Regulus transit | 10:08 | 65° |
| Moonset | 15:38 | 13° |
| Regulus set | 16:44 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:56 | -24° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:14 | -3° |
| Regulus rise | 03:28 | |
| Twilight end | 03:46 | 3° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:17 | 10° |
| Sunrise | 04:45 | 15° |
Track Regulus Position Throughout the Night
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Regulus - Multiple Star System
Regulus is the brightest star in the constellation Leo and the twenty-first-brightest star in the night sky. It is a multiple star system located about 79 light-years away from Earth.
Regulus has an apparent magnitude of 1.35 and consists of a main sequence star and three companion stars. It is one of the key stars used in celestial navigation.
Finder Chart for Regulus
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| Object name | Regulus |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| Regulus coordinates | 10.139532, 11.967207 |
| Center coordinates | 10.139532, 11.967207 |
Regulus Passage Through Night
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Current position of Regulus
| Time | 02:29 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -11° |
| Azimuth | 66° |
Here you can see the current position of Regulus 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.
When Is Regulus Visible Throughout the Year?
Regulus will become visible again around October 6 after moving far enough from the Sun.
| Date | Wed, 9 September 2026 |
| Twilight start | 18:50 |
| Twilight end | 03:09 |
| Twilight duration | 8h 18m |
| Rise | 03:24 |
| Set | 16:37 |
| Elevation at transit | 65° |
| Transit time | 10:00 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 10h 08m 22s", Dec: 11° 58' 01s |
| Magnitude | 1 |
| Constellation | Leo |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Regulus, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when Regulus is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Regulus is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Regulus
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 10h 08m 22s |
| Declination | 11° 58′ 02″ |
| Magnitude | 1.36 |
| Constellation | Leo |
| Elevation | -11° |
| Azimuth | 65.5° |
| Spectral type | B7V |