Rigil Kentaurus Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Rigil Kentaurus right now?
Rigil Kentaurus is located in the constellation Centaurus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Rigil Kentaurus visibility on 2026-08-21
Rigil Kentaurus is Not visible tonight
Rigil Kentaurus rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Rigil Kentaurus is always below the horizon | - | |
Moonrise, 49% illuminated  | 12:56 | -14° |
| Rigil Kentaurus transit | 15:50 | -8° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:27 | -18° |
| Moonset | 22:12 | -35° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 02:54 | -65° |
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 | 10:17 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -29° |
| Azimuth | 146° |
Here you can see the current position of Rigil Kentaurus 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.
Annual motion of Rigil Kentaurus
| Date | Fri, 21 August 2026 |
| Twilight start | 19:23 |
| Twilight end | 02:48 |
| Twilight duration | 7h 25m |
| Rise | Rigil Kentaurus is always down |
| Set | Rigil Kentaurus is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -8° |
| Transit time | 15:46 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 14h 39m 38s", Dec: -60° 50' 02s |
| Magnitude | -0 |
| Constellation | Centaurus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Rigil Kentaurus, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Rigil Kentaurus
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 14.660765° |
| Declination | -60.833976° |
| Magnitude | -0.01 |
| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Elevation | -29° |
| Azimuth | 146.4° |