Rukbat Observation Details
Rukbat Daily Motion
Rukbat will not be observable tonight. It will reach its transit at 9° by 11:50 and set at 14:46. Throughout the night, from 20:19 to 06:45, it will be below the horizon. Rukbat will rise again after sunrise, at 08:51.Rukbat will be visible until January, 1, 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.
Rukbat Visibility Timetable on January 22
Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Rukbat transit | 11:50 | 9° |
| Rukbat set | 14:46 | |
| Astrosession begin | 19:13 | -39° |
| Moon Rise, 46.2% illuminated | 01:37 | -69° |
| Astrosession end | 06:13 | -21° |
| Rukbat rise | 08:51 | |
| Moon Set | 11:50 | 9° |
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 | 20:19 |
| Latitude | 39.9625 |
| Longitude | -83.0061 |
| Rukbat elevation | -51° |
| Rukbat Azimuth | 109° |
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
| Date | Thu, 23 January 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 19:14 |
| Twighlight end | 06:11 |
| Twighlight duration | 11h 58m |
| Rise | 08:51 |
| Set | 14:42 |
| Elevation at transit | 9° |
| Transit time | 11:46 |
| Equatorial coordinate | 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.
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.