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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 become visible in August, 26. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 26, Rigel can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.

Rigel Visibility Timetable on June 06

Rigel Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Rigel transit13:4842°
Moon Rise, 74.8% illuminated15:5234°
Rigel set19:20
Astrosession begin22:58-41°
Moon Set03:10-53°
Astrosession end04:02-46°
Rigel rise08:13

Track Rigel Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time
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Azimuth
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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 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

Time05:50
Latitude39.9625
Longitude-83.0061
Rigel elevation-27°
Rigel Azimuth-77°
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
DateSat, 7 June 2025
Twighlight start22:54
Twighlight end03:57
Twighlight duration5h 3m
Rise08:09
Set19:12
Elevation at transit42°
Transit time13:41
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.