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.
Where and When to Look for Rigil Kentaurus Tonight
The highest sampled position of Rigil Kentaurus is near 11:00: 29° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Daylight.
Rigil Kentaurus will become visible again around November 19 after moving far enough from the Sun. You can also see when Rigil Kentaurus is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Rigil Kentaurus Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Rigil Kentaurus moves from the south, reaches its highest sampled position at 29° toward the south, and finishes toward the south.
Track Rigil Kentaurus position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Rigil Kentaurus
| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Elevation | -25° |
| Direction | south-east (164°) |
| 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 | 01:11 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -25° |
| Azimuth | 164° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 12:00 | 29° | 186° | south | Daylight |
| Nov 12, 13:00 | 26° | 194° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 12, 14:00 | 21° | 200° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 12, 15:00 | 15° | 205° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 12, 16:00 | 9° | 208° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 12, 17:00 | 1° | 209° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 12, 18:00 | -6° | 209° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 19:00 | -13° | 206° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 20:00 | -19° | 203° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 21:00 | -24° | 197° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 22:00 | -28° | 190° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 23:00 | -29° | 182° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 00:00 | -28° | 173° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 01:00 | -26° | 166° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 02:00 | -21° | 159° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 03:00 | -15° | 155° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 04:00 | -8° | 152° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | -5° | 151° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 04:53 — Twilight end | -2° | 151° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 05:00 | -1° | 151° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 05:19 — Civil sunrise | 1° | 151° | south-east | Very low |
| Nov 13, 05:41 — Sunrise | 4° | 151° | south-east | Very low |
| Nov 13, 06:00 | 6° | 151° | south-east | Daylight |
| Nov 13, 07:00 | 13° | 154° | south-east | Daylight |
| Nov 13, 08:00 | 19° | 158° | south-east | Daylight |
| Nov 13, 09:00 | 24° | 163° | south-east | Daylight |
| Nov 13, 10:00 | 28° | 171° | south | Daylight |
| Nov 13, 11:00 | 29° | 179° | south | Daylight |
| Nov 13, 12:00 | 28° | 187° | south | Daylight |