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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Columbus, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
39.9625
Longitude:
-83.0061

Regulus Observation Details

Regulus

Regulus Daily Motion

Regulus will reach its transit before twilight, at 19:13. By the onset of twilight at 22:03, it will be at elevation, and it will set before sunrise, at 01:53.
Regulus will be visible until June, 14, 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.

Regulus Visibility Timetable on May 29

Regulus Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 2.8% illuminated07:01-38°
Regulus transit19:1362°
Sunset20:5055°
Civil sunset21:2350°
Astrosession begin22:4935°
Moon Set23:1830°
Regulus set01:53
Astrosession end04:09-23°
Regulus rise12:29

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 nameRegulus
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Regulus coordinates10.139532, 11.967207
Center coordinates10.139532, 11.967207

Regulus Passage Through Night

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Current position of Regulus

Time16:52
Latitude39.9625
Longitude-83.0061
Regulus elevation48°
Regulus Azimuth-122°
Here you can see the current position of the Regulus on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Regulus's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Regulus

Time
DateThu, 29 May 2025
Twighlight start22:44
Twighlight end04:04
Twighlight duration5h 19m
Rise12:29
Set01:49
Elevation at transit62°
Transit time19:09
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 10h 08m 22s", Dec: 11° 58' 01s
Magnitude1
ConstellationLeo
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Regulus, 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 Regulus 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.