Where is Rigel right now?
Rigel is located in the constellation Orion. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 9° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 0.18.
Twilight begins at 21:51 local time. At that moment, Rigel will be 9° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 21:51 local time. At that moment, Rigel will be 9° above the horizon toward the south-east.
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 03:00: 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 | 9° |
| Direction | south-east (108°) |
| Right Ascension | 05h 14m |
| Declination | −08° 12′ |
| Magnitude | 0.18 |
Rigel Passage Through Night
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Current position of Rigel
| Time | 21:51 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 9° |
| Azimuth | 108° |
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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| Oct 16, 12:00 | -43° | 298° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 13:00 | -53° | 316° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 14:00 | -59° | 340° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 15:00 | -61° | 10° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 16:00 | -56° | 37° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 17:00 | -47° | 56° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 18:00 | -36° | 70° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 19:00 | -25° | 81° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 20:00 | -13° | 91° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 21:00 | -1° | 100° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 22:00 | 11° | 109° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 16, 23:00 | 22° | 120° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 17, 00:00 | 31° | 132° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 17, 01:00 | 39° | 148° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 17, 02:00 | 44° | 167° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 17, 03:00 | 44° | 187° | south | Best view |
| Oct 17, 03:51 — Astronomical night ends | 41° | 204° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 17, 04:00 | 41° | 207° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 17, 04:21 — Twilight end | 38° | 213° | south-west | Twilight |
| Oct 17, 04:51 — Civil sunrise | 35° | 222° | south-west | Twilight |
| Oct 17, 05:00 | 34° | 224° | south-west | Twilight |
| Oct 17, 05:19 — Sunrise | 31° | 228° | south-west | Twilight |
| Oct 17, 06:00 | 24° | 237° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 17, 07:00 | 14° | 248° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 17, 08:00 | 2° | 258° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 17, 09:00 | -9° | 267° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 10:00 | -21° | 276° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 11:00 | -33° | 286° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 17, 12:00 | -44° | 299° | north-west | Below horizon |