Regulus Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Regulus right now?
Regulus is located in the constellation Leo. Although Regulus is currently 9° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Regulus visibility on 2026-08-19
Regulus Rises at sunrise
Regulus rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 29.9% illuminated  | 10:53 | 63° |
| Regulus transit | 11:27 | 65° |
| Sunset | 17:54 | 2° |
| Regulus set | 18:03 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:31 | -16° |
| Moonset | 20:56 | -30° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 02:52 | -21° |
| Regulus rise | 04:47 |
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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| 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 | 17:16 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 9° |
| Azimuth | 278° |
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.
Annual motion of Regulus
Regulus will become visible again around October 6 after moving far enough from the Sun.
| Date | Thu, 20 August 2026 |
| Twilight start | 19:28 |
| Twilight end | 02:51 |
| Twilight duration | 7h 22m |
| Rise | 04:47 |
| Set | 17:59 |
| Elevation at transit | 65° |
| Transit time | 11:23 |
| 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 view detailed visibility information in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Regulus
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 10.139532° |
| Declination | 11.967207° |
| Magnitude | 1.36 |
| Constellation | Leo |
| Elevation | 9.2° |
| Azimuth | 278.1° |