Where is Regulus right now?
Regulus is located in the constellation Leo. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 48° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 1.36.
Where and When to Look for Regulus Tonight
The best available observing time for Regulus during this observing period is around 00:37, at 53° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
Regulus will remain visible until June 14, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Regulus is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Regulus Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Regulus moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 61° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track Regulus position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Regulus
| Constellation | Leo |
| Elevation | 48° |
| Direction | south-east (122°) |
| Right Ascension | 10h 08m |
| Declination | +11° 58′ |
| Magnitude | 1.36 |
Regulus Passage Through Night
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Current position of Regulus
| Time | 00:07 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 48° |
| Azimuth | 122° |
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.
Regulus Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 12:00 | -27° | 317° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 7, 13:00 | -34° | 333° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 7, 14:00 | -38° | 350° | north | Below horizon |
| Nov 7, 15:00 | -38° | 9° | north | Below horizon |
| Nov 7, 16:00 | -34° | 27° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 7, 17:00 | -28° | 42° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 7, 18:00 | -19° | 55° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 7, 19:00 | -9° | 66° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 7, 20:00 | 2° | 76° | north-east | Very low |
| Nov 7, 21:00 | 13° | 85° | east | Visible |
| Nov 7, 22:00 | 25° | 95° | east | Visible |
| Nov 7, 23:00 | 36° | 106° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 8, 00:00 | 47° | 120° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 8, 00:36 — Astronomical night ends | 52° | 130° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 8, 01:00 | 56° | 138° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 8, 01:08 — Twilight end | 57° | 142° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 8, 01:40 — Civil sunrise | 60° | 155° | south-east | Twilight |
| Nov 8, 02:00 | 61° | 165° | south-east | Twilight |
| Nov 8, 02:10 — Sunrise | 62° | 170° | south | Twilight |
| Nov 8, 03:00 | 61° | 196° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 8, 04:00 | 56° | 222° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 8, 05:00 | 47° | 241° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 8, 06:00 | 36° | 254° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 8, 07:00 | 25° | 265° | west | Daylight |
| Nov 8, 08:00 | 13° | 275° | west | Daylight |
| Nov 8, 09:00 | 2° | 284° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 8, 10:00 | -9° | 294° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 11:00 | -19° | 305° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 12:00 | -28° | 318° | north-west | Below horizon |