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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Columbus, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
39.9625
Longitude:
-83.0061

Rigel Observation Details

Rigel

Rigel Daily Motion

Rigel will rise at 02:51, during twilight, and will ascend to 31° by the time twilight ends at 05:53.
Rigel will be visible until March, 30, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.

Rigel Visibility Timetable on August 27

Rigel Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 11.1% illuminated10:1635°
Moon Set21:40-54°
Astrosession begin21:49-53°
Rigel rise02:51
Astrosession end05:1826°
Civil sunrise06:2735°
Sunrise06:5638°
Rigel transit08:2242°

Track Rigel Position Throughout the Night

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Where is Rigel right now?

Rigel is located in the constellation Orion, at right ascension 05h 14m 32s" and declination -8° 12' 05s. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.

Rigel - Blue Supergiant Star

Rigel is the brightest star in the constellation Orion and the seventh-brightest star in the night sky. It is a blue supergiant star located about 860 light-years away from Earth.

With an apparent magnitude of 0.13, Rigel is one of the most luminous stars visible to the naked eye. It is significantly more massive and hotter than the Sun.

Finder Chart for Rigel

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Object nameRigel
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Rigel coordinates5.242298, -8.20164
Center coordinates5.242298, -8.20164

Rigel Passage Through Night

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Current position of Rigel

Time17:52
Latitude39.9625
Longitude-83.0061
Rigel elevation-43°
Rigel Azimuth57°
Here you can see the current position of the Rigel on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Rigel's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Rigel

Time
DateWed, 27 August 2025
Twighlight start21:45
Twighlight end05:12
Twighlight duration7h 27m
Rise02:51
Set13:53
Elevation at transit42°
Transit time08:22
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 05h 14m 32s", Dec: -8° 12' 05s
Magnitude0
ConstellationOrion
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Rigel, 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 Rigel 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.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Rigel

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension5.242298°
Declination-8.20164°
Magnitude0.18
ConstellationOrion
Elevation-43.5°
Azimuth57.4°