Ain Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Ain right now?
Ain is located in the constellation Taurus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 24° toward the east, with an apparent magnitude of 3.53.
Twilight begins at 21:53 local time. At that moment, Ain will be 24° above the horizon toward the east.
Twilight begins at 21:53 local time. At that moment, Ain will be 24° above the horizon toward the east.
Ain visibility on 2026-10-03
Ain Visible from before midnight until sunrise
Ain rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:15 | -15° |
| Ain rise | 19:47 | |
Moonrise, 56.5% illuminated  | 21:14 | 16° |
| Ain transit | 02:47 | 72° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:38 | 69° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:08 | 65° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:39 | 60° |
| Sunrise | 05:06 | 55° |
| Ain set | 09:48 | |
| Moonset | 12:53 | -28° |
Track Ain position throughout the night
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Ain Passage Through Night
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Current position of Ain
| Time | 21:53 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 24° |
| Azimuth | 84° |
Here you can see the current position of Ain 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 Ain Visible Throughout the Year?
Ain will remain visible until April 13, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sun, 4 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:13 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:36 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 23m |
| Rise | 19:43 |
| Set | 09:44 |
| Elevation at transit | 72° |
| Transit time | 02:43 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 04h 28m 36s", Dec: 19° 10' 49s |
| Magnitude | 4 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Ain, 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 Ain is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Ain is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Ain
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 04h 28m 37s |
| Declination | 19° 10′ 50″ |
| Magnitude | 3.53 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | 24.1° |
| Azimuth | 83.6° |
| Spectral type | K0III |