Where is Rigel right now?
Rigel is located in the constellation Orion. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track Rigel position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Rigel Tonight
The best observable position of Rigel is near 04:00: 44° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
Rigel will remain visible until April 3, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Rigel is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Rigel Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Rigel moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 44° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Rigel
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | -51° |
| Direction | north-east (49°) |
| Right Ascension | 05h 14m |
| Declination | −08° 12′ |
| Magnitude | 0.18 |
Rigel Passage Through Night
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Current position of Rigel
| Time | 17:54 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -51° |
| Azimuth | 49° |
Here you can see the current position of Rigel 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.
Rigel Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
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| Sep 26, 12:00 | -29° | 282° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 26, 13:00 | -40° | 294° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 26, 14:00 | -50° | 310° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 26, 15:00 | -58° | 332° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 26, 16:00 | -61° | 1° | north | Below horizon |
| Sep 26, 17:00 | -58° | 29° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 26, 18:00 | -50° | 51° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 26, 19:00 | -40° | 66° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 26, 20:00 | -28° | 78° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 26, 21:00 | -17° | 88° | east | Below horizon |
| Sep 26, 22:00 | -5° | 97° | east | Below horizon |
| Sep 26, 23:00 | 7° | 106° | south-east | Very low |
| Sep 27, 00:00 | 18° | 116° | south-east | Visible |
| Sep 27, 01:00 | 28° | 128° | south-east | Visible |
| Sep 27, 02:00 | 37° | 143° | south-east | Visible |
| Sep 27, 03:00 | 43° | 161° | south-east | Visible |
| Sep 27, 03:33 — Astronomical night ends | 44° | 172° | south | Visible |
| Sep 27, 04:00 | 44° | 181° | south | Best view |
| Sep 27, 04:03 — Twilight end | 44° | 182° | south | Twilight |
| Sep 27, 04:34 — Civil sunrise | 44° | 193° | south-west | Twilight |
| Sep 27, 05:00 | 42° | 201° | south-west | Twilight |
| Sep 27, 05:01 — Sunrise | 42° | 202° | south-west | Twilight |
| Sep 27, 06:00 | 36° | 219° | south-west | Daylight |
| Sep 27, 07:00 | 27° | 233° | south-west | Daylight |
| Sep 27, 08:00 | 17° | 245° | south-west | Daylight |
| Sep 27, 09:00 | 6° | 255° | south-west | Daylight |
| Sep 27, 10:00 | -6° | 264° | west | Below horizon |
| Sep 27, 11:00 | -18° | 273° | west | Below horizon |
| Sep 27, 12:00 | -30° | 283° | north-west | Below horizon |