Where is Saiph right now?
Saiph is located in the constellation Orion. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for Saiph Tonight
The best available observing time for Saiph during this observing period is around 02:48, at 43° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
Saiph will remain visible until April 8, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Saiph is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Saiph Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Saiph moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 43° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track Saiph position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Saiph
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | -47° |
| Direction | north-east (60°) |
| Right Ascension | 05h 47m |
| Declination | −09° 40′ |
| Magnitude | 2.07 |
Saiph Passage Through Night
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Current position of Saiph
| Time | 17:18 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -47° |
| Azimuth | 60° |
Here you can see the current position of Saiph 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.
Saiph Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 12:00 | -43° | 295° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | -53° | 311° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | -60° | 335° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | -62° | 5° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | -58° | 34° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | -50° | 55° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | -39° | 70° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | -27° | 81° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | -16° | 90° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | -4° | 99° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | 8° | 109° | south-east | Very low |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | 19° | 119° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | 29° | 131° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | 37° | 146° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | 42° | 164° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | 43° | 184° | south | Visible |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | 40° | 202° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | 40° | 204° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | 38° | 211° | south-west | Twilight |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | 34° | 220° | south-west | Twilight |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | 34° | 220° | south-west | Twilight |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | 30° | 226° | south-west | Twilight |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | 25° | 234° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | 15° | 245° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | 3° | 255° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | -8° | 264° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | -20° | 273° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | -32° | 283° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | -43° | 296° | north-west | Below horizon |