Regulus Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Regulus right now?
Regulus is located in the constellation Leo. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 43 degrees toward the southeast from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 1.36.
Twilight begins at 21:59 local time, and at that moment, Regulus will appear at an altitude of 43 degrees toward the southeast.
Twilight begins at 21:59 local time, and at that moment, Regulus will appear at an altitude of 43 degrees toward the southeast.
Regulus Visibility on April 25
Regulus is visible from sunset through most of the night
Regulus Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 48.9% illuminated  | 11:04 | -15° |
| Regulus rise | 12:27 | |
| Sunset | 17:50 | 60° |
| Civil sunset | 18:18 | 63° |
| Twighlight start | 18:52 | 64° |
| Regulus transit | 19:03 | 65° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:27 | 64° |
| Moon Set | 01:21 | 3° |
| Regulus set | 01:39 | |
| Astrosession end | 02:44 | -12° |
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 | 21:59 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Regulus elevation | 43° |
| Regulus Azimuth | 111° |
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
Regulus will be visible until June, 17, 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, 26 April 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:27 |
| Twighlight end | 02:41 |
| Twighlight duration | 7h 14m |
| Rise | 12:23 |
| Set | 01:35 |
| Elevation at transit | 65° |
| Transit time | 18:59 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 10h 08m 22s", Dec: 11° 58' 01s |
| Magnitude | 1 |
| Constellation | Leo |
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.
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 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.
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 Regulus
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 10.139532° |
| Declination | 11.967207° |
| Magnitude | 1.36 |
| Constellation | Leo |
| Elevation | 43.2° |
| Azimuth | 111° |