Rigel Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Rigel right now?
Rigel is located in the constellation Orion. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 41 degrees toward the southeast from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 0.18.
Twilight begins at 17:54 local time, and at that moment, Rigel will appear at an altitude of 41 degrees toward the southeast.
Twilight begins at 17:54 local time, and at that moment, Rigel will appear at an altitude of 41 degrees toward the southeast.
Rigel Visibility on March 02
Rigel is visible from sunset through most of the night
Rigel Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Rigel rise | 11:08 | |
Moon Rise, 97.4% illuminated  | 14:24 | 34° |
| Sunset | 16:00 | 43° |
| Civil sunset | 16:28 | 44° |
| Rigel transit | 16:42 | 44° |
| Astrosession begin | 17:28 | 43° |
| Rigel set | 22:16 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:10 | -54° |
| Moon Set | 04:16 | -60° |
Track Rigel Position Throughout the Night
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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 name | Rigel |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| Rigel coordinates | 5.242298, -8.20164 |
| Center coordinates | 5.242298, -8.20164 |
Rigel Passage Through Night
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Current position of Rigel
| Time | 17:54 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Rigel elevation | 41° |
| Rigel Azimuth | 156° |
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
Rigel will be visible until April, 3, 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.
| Date | Tue, 3 March 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 17:28 |
| Twighlight end | 03:08 |
| Twighlight duration | 10h 39m |
| Rise | 11:04 |
| Set | 22:12 |
| Elevation at transit | 44° |
| Transit time | 16:38 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 05h 14m 32s", Dec: -8° 12' 05s |
| Magnitude | 0 |
| Constellation | Orion |
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.
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 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.
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 Rigel
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 5.242298° |
| Declination | -8.20164° |
| Magnitude | 0.18 |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | 41.4° |
| Azimuth | 155.9° |