Where is Regulus right now?
Regulus is located in the constellation Leo. Although Regulus is currently 14° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Track Regulus position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Regulus Tonight
The best observable position of Regulus is near 04:35: 30° above the horizon toward the east. Status: Best view.
Regulus will become visible again around October 6 after moving far enough from the Sun. 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 observing period, Regulus moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 30° toward the east, and finishes toward the south-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Regulus
| Constellation | Leo |
| Elevation | -26° |
| Direction | north-west (312°) |
| Right Ascension | 10h 08m |
| Declination | +11° 58′ |
| Magnitude | 1.36 |
Regulus Passage Through Night
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Current position of Regulus
| Time | 17:51 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -26° |
| Azimuth | 312° |
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 |
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| Sep 28, 12:00 | 40° | 253° | south-west | Daylight |
| Sep 28, 13:00 | 28° | 264° | west | Daylight |
| Sep 28, 14:00 | 16° | 273° | west | Daylight |
| Sep 28, 15:00 | 4° | 282° | north-west | Daylight |
| Sep 28, 16:00 | -7° | 291° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 28, 17:00 | -18° | 301° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 28, 18:00 | -27° | 314° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 28, 19:00 | -35° | 328° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 28, 20:00 | -40° | 346° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 28, 21:00 | -41° | 5° | north | Below horizon |
| Sep 28, 22:00 | -38° | 24° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 28, 23:00 | -31° | 40° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 29, 00:00 | -23° | 53° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 29, 01:00 | -12° | 64° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 29, 02:00 | -1° | 74° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 29, 03:00 | 11° | 83° | east | Visible |
| Sep 29, 03:34 — Astronomical night ends | 17° | 88° | east | Visible |
| Sep 29, 04:00 | 22° | 92° | east | Visible |
| Sep 29, 04:05 — Twilight end | 24° | 93° | east | Twilight |
| Sep 29, 04:35 — Civil sunrise | 30° | 98° | east | Twilight |
| Sep 29, 05:00 | 34° | 102° | south-east | Twilight |
| Sep 29, 05:02 — Sunrise | 35° | 102° | south-east | Twilight |
| Sep 29, 06:00 | 46° | 114° | south-east | Daylight |
| Sep 29, 07:00 | 56° | 131° | south-east | Daylight |
| Sep 29, 08:00 | 63° | 157° | south-east | Daylight |
| Sep 29, 09:00 | 64° | 190° | south | Daylight |
| Sep 29, 10:00 | 59° | 220° | south-west | Daylight |
| Sep 29, 11:00 | 50° | 240° | south-west | Daylight |
| Sep 29, 12:00 | 39° | 254° | south-west | Daylight |