Tianguan Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Tianguan right now?
Tianguan is located in the constellation Taurus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 63° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 2.97.
Tianguan tonight
Tianguan visibility on 2026-11-06
Tianguan Visible from before midnight until sunrise
Tianguan rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated  | 22:13 | 71° |
| Moonset | 10:25 | -29° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 | -9° |
| Tianguan rise | 14:52 | |
| Tianguan transit | 22:07 | 71° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:34 | 53° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 01:06 | 48° |
| Civil sunrise | 01:38 | 42° |
| Sunrise | 02:08 | 36° |
| Tianguan set | 05:21 |
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Tianguan Passage Through Night
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Current position of Tianguan
| Time | 20:34 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 63° |
| Azimuth | 126° |
Here you can see the current position of Tianguan 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 Tianguan Visible Throughout the Year?
Tianguan will remain visible until April 27, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sat, 7 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:52 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:29 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 37m |
| Rise | 14:49 |
| Set | 05:17 |
| Elevation at transit | 71° |
| Transit time | 22:03 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 05h 37m 38s", Dec: 21° 08' 33s |
| Magnitude | 3 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Tianguan, 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 Tianguan is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Tianguan is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Tianguan
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 05h 37m 39s |
| Declination | 21° 08′ 33″ |
| Magnitude | 2.97 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | 62.6° |
| Azimuth | 126.4° |
| Spectral type | B4IIIp |