Rukbat Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Rukbat right now?
Rukbat is located in the constellation Sagittarius. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 11 degrees, Rukbat is not visible because it is daytime.
Rukbat Visibility on April 01
Rukbat is visible in the early morning sky until sunrise
Rukbat Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 98.7% illuminated  | 16:28 | -73° |
| Astrosession begin | 18:58 | -77° |
| Rukbat rise | 02:35 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:24 | 5° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:26 | 10° |
| Moon Set | 04:31 | 10° |
| Sunrise | 04:54 | 11° |
| Rukbat transit | 05:51 | 12° |
| Rukbat set | 09:07 |
Track Rukbat Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for Rukbat
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| Object name | Rukbat |
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| Rukbat coordinates | 19.398103, -40.61594 |
| Center coordinates | 19.398103, -40.61594 |
Rukbat Passage Through Night
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Current position of Rukbat
| Time | 05:15 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Rukbat elevation | 11° |
| Rukbat Azimuth | -172° |
Here you can see the current position of the Rukbat on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Rukbat's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of Rukbat
Rukbat will be visible until December, 4, 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.
| Date | Wed, 1 April 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 18:54 |
| Twighlight end | 03:19 |
| Twighlight duration | 8h 25m |
| Rise | 02:35 |
| Set | 09:07 |
| Elevation at transit | 12° |
| Transit time | 05:51 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 19h 23m 53s", Dec: -40° 36' 57s |
| Magnitude | 4 |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Rukbat, 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 Rukbat 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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
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 Rukbat 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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Rukbat
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 19.398103° |
| Declination | -40.61594° |
| Magnitude | 3.96 |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 11.5° |
| Azimuth | -172.1° |