Where is Algedi right now?
Algedi is located in the constellation Capricornus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 28° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 3.58.
Twilight begins at 21:13 local time. At that moment, Algedi will be 28° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 21:13 local time. At that moment, Algedi will be 28° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track Algedi position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Algedi Tonight
The best observable position of Algedi is near 19:00: 40° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
Algedi will remain visible until December 6, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Algedi is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Algedi Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Algedi moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 40° toward the south, and finishes toward the east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Algedi
| Constellation | Capricornus |
| Elevation | 28° |
| Direction | south-west (224°) |
| Right Ascension | 20h 18m |
| Declination | −12° 32′ |
| Magnitude | 3.58 |
Algedi Passage Through Night
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Current position of Algedi
| Time | 21:13 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 28° |
| Azimuth | 224° |
Here you can see the current position of Algedi 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.
Algedi Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | -15° | 94° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | -4° | 103° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | 8° | 112° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | 18° | 123° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | 28° | 135° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | 35° | 150° | south-east | Twilight |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 39° | 168° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 40° | 187° | south | Best view |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 37° | 205° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | 30° | 221° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | 21° | 234° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | 11° | 245° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | 0° | 254° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | -12° | 263° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | -24° | 272° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | -36° | 282° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | -43° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | -47° | 295° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | -49° | 297° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | -54° | 306° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | -57° | 313° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | -58° | 315° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | -64° | 339° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | -65° | 14° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | -59° | 43° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | -49° | 62° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | -38° | 75° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | -27° | 86° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | -15° | 95° | east | Below horizon |