Rigel Observation Details
Rigel Daily Motion
Rigel rise at 18:10, and will be at 1° when twilight starts at 18:15. It will reach its transit at 42° at 23:41, and will set at 05:12, before twighlight ends at 06:46.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 December 21
Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Rigel rise | 18:10 | |
| Astrosession begin | 18:48 | 7° |
| Rigel transit | 23:41 | 42° |
| Moon Rise, 57% illuminated | 23:50 | 42° |
| Rigel set | 05:12 | |
| Astrosession end | 06:13 | -12° |
| Moon Set | 12:24 | -57° |
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 | 08:21 |
| Latitude | 39.9625 |
| Longitude | -83.0061 |
| Rigel elevation | -35° |
| Rigel Azimuth | 69° |
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
| Date | Sun, 22 December 2024 |
| Twighlight start | 18:44 |
| Twighlight end | 06:07 |
| Twighlight duration | 11h 23m |
| Rise | 18:10 |
| Set | 05:12 |
| Elevation at transit | 42° |
| Transit time | 23:41 |
| Equatorial coordinate | 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.
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.