Regulus Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Regulus right now?
Regulus is located in the constellation Leo. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.
Regulus Visibility on July 19
Regulus is visible in the evening sky
Regulus Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 16.9% illuminated  | 08:54 | 24° |
| Regulus transit | 13:29 | 65° |
| Sunset | 18:25 | 20° |
| Civil sunset | 18:56 | 14° |
| Twighlight start | 19:33 | 6° |
| Regulus set | 20:05 | |
| Astrosession begin | 20:13 | -2° |
| Moon Set | 21:09 | -12° |
| Astrosession end | 02:14 | -39° |
| Regulus rise | 06:49 |
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 | 04:02 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Regulus elevation | -29° |
| Regulus Azimuth | 44° |
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 become visible in October, 6. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from October, 6, Regulus can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
| Date | Mon, 20 July 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:08 |
| Twighlight end | 02:09 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 1m |
| Rise | 06:45 |
| Set | 19:57 |
| Elevation at transit | 65° |
| Transit time | 13:21 |
| 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 | -28.7° |
| Azimuth | 44.3° |