Where is Regulus right now?
Regulus is located in the constellation Leo. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
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 04:53: 48° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
Regulus will remain visible until June 18, 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 observing period, Regulus moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 48° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Regulus
| Constellation | Leo |
| Elevation | -33° |
| Direction | north-west (324°) |
| Right Ascension | 10h 08m |
| Declination | +11° 58′ |
| Magnitude | 1.36 |
Regulus Passage Through Night
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Current position of Regulus
| Time | 17:23 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -33° |
| Azimuth | 324° |
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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| Oct 18, 12:00 | 24° | 267° | west | Daylight |
| Oct 18, 13:00 | 12° | 276° | west | Daylight |
| Oct 18, 14:00 | 1° | 285° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 18, 15:00 | -11° | 294° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 18, 16:00 | -21° | 305° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 18, 17:00 | -30° | 318° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 18, 18:00 | -37° | 334° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 18, 19:00 | -40° | 352° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 18, 20:00 | -40° | 11° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 18, 21:00 | -36° | 29° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 18, 22:00 | -29° | 44° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 18, 23:00 | -20° | 57° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 19, 00:00 | -9° | 67° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 19, 01:00 | 2° | 77° | north-east | Very low |
| Oct 19, 02:00 | 14° | 86° | east | Visible |
| Oct 19, 03:00 | 26° | 95° | east | Visible |
| Oct 19, 03:52 — Astronomical night ends | 37° | 104° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 19, 04:00 | 38° | 105° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 19, 04:23 — Twilight end | 42° | 110° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 19, 04:53 — Civil sunrise | 48° | 117° | south-east | Twilight |
| Oct 19, 05:00 | 49° | 119° | south-east | Twilight |
| Oct 19, 05:21 — Sunrise | 53° | 125° | south-east | Twilight |
| Oct 19, 06:00 | 58° | 138° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 19, 07:00 | 64° | 167° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 19, 08:00 | 63° | 200° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 19, 09:00 | 57° | 227° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 19, 10:00 | 47° | 244° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 19, 11:00 | 35° | 257° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 19, 12:00 | 24° | 267° | west | Daylight |