Where is Yed Prior right now?
Yed Prior is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for Yed Prior Tonight
The highest sampled position of Yed Prior is near 13:00: 17° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Twilight.
Yed Prior will become visible again around January 4 after moving far enough from the Sun. You can also see when Yed Prior is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Yed Prior Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Yed Prior moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 46° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track Yed Prior position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Yed Prior
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | -54° |
| Direction | north (3°) |
| Right Ascension | 16h 14m |
| Declination | −03° 41′ |
| Magnitude | 2.73 |
Yed Prior Passage Through Night
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Current position of Yed Prior
| Time | 20:50 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -54° |
| Azimuth | 3° |
Here you can see the current position of Yed Prior 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.
Yed Prior Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 12:00 | 28° | 238° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | 17° | 249° | south-west | Best view |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | 6° | 260° | west | Very low |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | -5° | 270° | west | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | -17° | 279° | west | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | -28° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | -38° | 303° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | -47° | 320° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | -52° | 342° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | -54° | 7° | north | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | -50° | 30° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | -42° | 49° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | -33° | 64° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | -27° | 71° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | -22° | 76° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | -21° | 77° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | -15° | 82° | east | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | -11° | 86° | east | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | -9° | 87° | east | Below horizon |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | 1° | 96° | east | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | 12° | 105° | south-east | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | 23° | 116° | south-east | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | 33° | 129° | south-east | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | 40° | 145° | south-east | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | 45° | 165° | south-east | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | 46° | 186° | south | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | 43° | 207° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | 36° | 224° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | 27° | 239° | south-west | Daylight |