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This Earth map lets you select the observer’s location used to calculate the bearing and elevation of celestial objects. The selected point determines how the sky, rise and set times, and object positions are shown.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

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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Shift the map to change the time and observe Rigil Kentaurus changing position in the night sky.

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

ConstellationCentaurus
Elevation-30°
Directionsouth-west (214°)
Right Ascension14h 39m
Declination−60° 50′
Magnitude-0.01

Rigil Kentaurus Passage Through Night

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Current position of Rigil Kentaurus

Time19:00
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Elevation-30°
Azimuth214°
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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TimeElevationAzimuthDirectionVisibility
Sep 28, 12:00-9°171°southBelow horizon
Sep 28, 13:00-8°178°southBelow horizon
Sep 28, 14:00-9°185°southBelow horizon
Sep 28, 15:00-10°193°south-westBelow horizon
Sep 28, 16:00-14°199°south-westBelow horizon
Sep 28, 17:00-18°205°south-westBelow horizon
Sep 28, 18:00-24°210°south-westBelow horizon
Sep 28, 19:00-30°214°south-westBelow horizon
Sep 28, 20:00-37°217°south-westBelow horizon
Sep 28, 21:00-44°218°south-westBelow horizon
Sep 28, 22:00-52°216°south-westBelow horizon
Sep 28, 23:00-58°211°south-westBelow horizon
Sep 29, 00:00-64°201°south-westBelow horizon
Sep 29, 01:00-66°184°southBelow horizon
Sep 29, 02:00-65°167°south-eastBelow horizon
Sep 29, 03:00-61°153°south-eastBelow horizon
Sep 29, 03:34 — Astronomical night ends-58°148°south-eastBelow horizon
Sep 29, 04:00-55°146°south-eastBelow horizon
Sep 29, 04:05 — Twilight end-54°145°south-eastBelow horizon
Sep 29, 04:35 — Civil sunrise-51°143°south-eastBelow horizon
Sep 29, 05:00-48°143°south-eastBelow horizon
Sep 29, 05:02 — Sunrise-48°143°south-eastBelow horizon
Sep 29, 06:00-41°142°south-eastBelow horizon
Sep 29, 07:00-34°144°south-eastBelow horizon
Sep 29, 08:00-27°148°south-eastBelow horizon
Sep 29, 09:00-21°152°south-eastBelow horizon
Sep 29, 10:00-16°158°south-eastBelow horizon
Sep 29, 11:00-12°164°south-eastBelow horizon
Sep 29, 12:00-9°171°southBelow horizon

More about Rigil Kentaurus

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