Rigil Kentaurus Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Rigil Kentaurus right now?
Rigil Kentaurus is located in the constellation Centaurus. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.
Rigil Kentaurus Visibility on March 02
Rigil Kentaurus is Not visible tonight
Rigil Kentaurus Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Rigil Kentaurus is always below the horizon | - | |
Moon Rise, 97.4% illuminated  | 14:24 | -66° |
| Astrosession begin | 17:28 | -51° |
| Rigil Kentaurus transit | 02:06 | -8° |
| Astrosession end | 03:10 | -9° |
| Moon Set | 04:16 | -12° |
Track Rigil Kentaurus Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for Rigil Kentaurus
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| Object name | Rigil Kentaurus |
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| Rigil Kentaurus coordinates | 14.660765, -60.833976 |
| Center coordinates | 14.660765, -60.833976 |
Rigil Kentaurus Passage Through Night
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Current position of Rigil Kentaurus
| Time | 16:03 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Rigil Kentaurus elevation | -60° |
| Rigil Kentaurus Azimuth | -152° |
Here you can see the current position of the Rigil Kentaurus on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Rigil Kentaurus's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of Rigil Kentaurus
| Date | Tue, 3 March 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 17:28 |
| Twighlight end | 03:08 |
| Twighlight duration | 10h 39m |
| Rise | Rigil Kentaurus is always down |
| Set | Rigil Kentaurus is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -8° |
| Transit time | 02:02 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 14h 39m 38s", Dec: -60° 50' 02s |
| Magnitude | -0 |
| Constellation | Centaurus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Rigil Kentaurus, 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 Rigil Kentaurus 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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
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 Rigil Kentaurus 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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Rigil Kentaurus
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 14.660765° |
| Declination | -60.833976° |
| Magnitude | -0.01 |
| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Elevation | -60.4° |
| Azimuth | -151.6° |