Rukbat Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Rukbat right now?
Rukbat is located in the constellation Sagittarius. Although Rukbat is currently 9° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:01 local time. At that moment, Rukbat will be 12° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:01 local time. At that moment, Rukbat will be 12° above the horizon toward the south.
Rukbat visibility on 2026-09-23
Rukbat Visible from sunset until before midnight
Rukbat rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Rukbat rise | 15:07 | |
Moonrise, 85.8% illuminated  | 15:09 | 0° |
| Sunset | 17:03 | 10° |
| Civil sunset | 17:30 | 11° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:01 | 12° |
| Rukbat transit | 18:23 | 12° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:32 | 12° |
| Rukbat set | 21:39 | |
| Moonset | 01:46 | -38° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:28 | -56° |
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 | 19.3981, -40.61594 |
| Center coordinates | 19.3981, -40.61594 |
Rukbat Passage Through Night
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Current position of Rukbat
| Time | 16:52 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 9° |
| Azimuth | 163° |
Here you can see the current position of Rukbat 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.
When Is Rukbat Visible Throughout the Year?
Rukbat will remain visible until December 4, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Thu, 24 September 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:32 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:25 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 53m |
| Rise | 15:03 |
| Set | 21:35 |
| Elevation at transit | 12° |
| Transit time | 18:19 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 19h 23m 53s", Dec: -40° 36' 57s |
| Magnitude | 4 |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Rukbat, 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 see when Rukbat is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Rukbat is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Rukbat
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 19h 23m 53s |
| Declination | -40° 36′ 57″ |
| Magnitude | 3.96 |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 9.3° |
| Azimuth | 162.7° |
| Spectral type | B8V |