Rigil Kentaurus Observation Details
Rigil Kentaurus Daily Motion
Rigil Kentaurus is said to be "never-rising." It is always below the horizon and remain out of view, regardless of the time of year or night.Rigil Kentaurus will be visible until January, 1, 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.
Rigil Kentaurus Visibility Timetable on December 22
Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Rigil Kentaurus is always below the horizon | - | |
| Rigil Kentaurus transit | 09:09 | -11° |
| Astrosession begin | 18:48 | -60° |
| Moon Rise, 57% illuminated | 23:50 | -57° |
| Astrosession end | 06:13 | -17° |
| Moon Set | 12:24 | -19° |
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 | 22:51 |
| Latitude | 39.9625 |
| Longitude | -83.0061 |
| Rigil Kentaurus elevation | -64° |
| Rigil Kentaurus Azimuth | -151° |
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 | Mon, 23 December 2024 |
| Twighlight start | 18:48 |
| Twighlight end | 06:11 |
| Twighlight duration | 11h 23m |
| Rise | Rigil Kentaurus is always down |
| Set | Rigil Kentaurus is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -11° |
| Transit time | 09:01 |
| Equatorial coordinate | 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.
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.