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.
Track Rigil Kentaurus position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Rigil Kentaurus Tonight
Rigil Kentaurus is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 8° below the horizon near 13:00.
How Rigil Kentaurus Moves Across the Sky
Rigil Kentaurus remains below the horizon throughout this observing period, moving from the south toward the south. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 8° toward the south.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Rigil Kentaurus
| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Elevation | -30° |
| Direction | south-west (214°) |
| Right Ascension | 14h 39m |
| Declination | −60° 50′ |
| Magnitude | -0.01 |
Rigil Kentaurus Passage Through Night
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Current position of Rigil Kentaurus
| Time | 19:00 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -30° |
| Azimuth | 214° |
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.
Rigil Kentaurus Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
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| Sep 28, 12:00 | -9° | 171° | south | Below horizon |
| Sep 28, 13:00 | -8° | 178° | south | Below horizon |
| Sep 28, 14:00 | -9° | 185° | south | Below horizon |
| Sep 28, 15:00 | -10° | 193° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 28, 16:00 | -14° | 199° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 28, 17:00 | -18° | 205° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 28, 18:00 | -24° | 210° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 28, 19:00 | -30° | 214° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 28, 20:00 | -37° | 217° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 28, 21:00 | -44° | 218° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 28, 22:00 | -52° | 216° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 28, 23:00 | -58° | 211° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 29, 00:00 | -64° | 201° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 29, 01:00 | -66° | 184° | south | Below horizon |
| Sep 29, 02:00 | -65° | 167° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 29, 03:00 | -61° | 153° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 29, 03:34 — Astronomical night ends | -58° | 148° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 29, 04:00 | -55° | 146° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 29, 04:05 — Twilight end | -54° | 145° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 29, 04:35 — Civil sunrise | -51° | 143° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 29, 05:00 | -48° | 143° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 29, 05:02 — Sunrise | -48° | 143° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 29, 06:00 | -41° | 142° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 29, 07:00 | -34° | 144° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 29, 08:00 | -27° | 148° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 29, 09:00 | -21° | 152° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 29, 10:00 | -16° | 158° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 29, 11:00 | -12° | 164° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 29, 12:00 | -9° | 171° | south | Below horizon |