Where is Tianguan right now?
Tianguan is located in the constellation Taurus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 64° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 2.97.
Where and When to Look for Tianguan Tonight
The best available observing time for Tianguan during this observing period is around 22:05, at 71° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
Tianguan will remain visible until April 27, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Tianguan is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Tianguan Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Tianguan moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 71° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track Tianguan position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Tianguan
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | 64° |
| Direction | south-east (129°) |
| Right Ascension | 05h 37m |
| Declination | +21° 08′ |
| Magnitude | 2.97 |
Tianguan Passage Through Night
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Current position of Tianguan
| Time | 20:40 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 64° |
| Azimuth | 129° |
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.
Tianguan Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 12:00 | -24° | 28° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | -17° | 41° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | -9° | 53° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | 1° | 63° | north-east | Very low |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | 12° | 72° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | 23° | 81° | east | Visible |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | 35° | 90° | east | Visible |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | 46° | 101° | east | Visible |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | 57° | 115° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | 66° | 138° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | 71° | 175° | south | Visible |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | 68° | 215° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | 59° | 240° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | 53° | 250° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | 49° | 256° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | 48° | 257° | south-west | Twilight |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | 42° | 263° | west | Twilight |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | 37° | 267° | west | Twilight |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | 36° | 269° | west | Twilight |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | 26° | 277° | west | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | 15° | 286° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | 4° | 295° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | -6° | 304° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | -15° | 316° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | -22° | 328° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | -27° | 343° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | -29° | 359° | north | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | -28° | 14° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | -23° | 29° | north-east | Below horizon |