Where is Rigel right now?
Rigel is located in the constellation Orion. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 29° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 0.18.
Where and When to Look for Rigel Tonight
The best available observing time for Rigel during this observing period is around 00:13, at 29° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
Rigel will remain visible until March 31, 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 24-hour period, Rigel moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 41° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track Rigel position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Rigel
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | 29° |
| Direction | south-west (227°) |
| Right Ascension | 05h 14m |
| Declination | −08° 12′ |
| Magnitude | 0.18 |
Rigel Passage Through Night
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Current position of Rigel
| Time | 00:13 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 29° |
| Azimuth | 227° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 12:00 | -45° | 56° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 13:00 | -34° | 70° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 14:00 | -23° | 81° | east | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 15:00 | -12° | 91° | east | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 16:00 | 0° | 101° | east | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 17:00 | 11° | 111° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 8, 18:00 | 21° | 122° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 8, 19:00 | 30° | 135° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 8, 20:00 | 37° | 151° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 8, 21:00 | 41° | 169° | south | Visible |
| Nov 8, 22:00 | 41° | 189° | south | Visible |
| Nov 8, 23:00 | 38° | 208° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 9, 00:00 | 31° | 224° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 9, 00:37 — Astronomical night ends | 26° | 233° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 9, 01:00 | 22° | 237° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 9, 01:09 — Twilight end | 21° | 239° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 9, 01:41 — Civil sunrise | 15° | 245° | south-west | Twilight |
| Nov 9, 02:00 | 12° | 249° | south-west | Twilight |
| Nov 9, 02:11 — Sunrise | 10° | 251° | south-west | Very low |
| Nov 9, 03:00 | 1° | 259° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 9, 04:00 | -11° | 268° | west | Below horizon |
| Nov 9, 05:00 | -22° | 278° | west | Below horizon |
| Nov 9, 06:00 | -33° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 9, 07:00 | -44° | 303° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 9, 08:00 | -52° | 321° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 9, 09:00 | -58° | 346° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 9, 10:00 | -58° | 14° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 9, 11:00 | -52° | 38° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 9, 12:00 | -44° | 57° | north-east | Below horizon |