Where is Alshain right now?
Alshain is located in the constellation Aquila. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 28° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 3.71.
Twilight begins at 22:10 local time. At that moment, Alshain will be 28° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 22:10 local time. At that moment, Alshain will be 28° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track Alshain position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Alshain Tonight
The best observable position of Alshain is near 18:00: 59° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
Alshain will remain visible until December 21, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Alshain is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Alshain Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Alshain moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 59° toward the south, and finishes toward the east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Alshain
| Constellation | Aquila |
| Elevation | 28° |
| Direction | south-west (255°) |
| Right Ascension | 19h 55m |
| Declination | +06° 24′ |
| Magnitude | 3.71 |
Alshain Passage Through Night
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Current position of Alshain
| Time | 22:10 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 28° |
| Azimuth | 255° |
Here you can see the current position of Alshain 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.
Alshain Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | 1° | 82° | east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | 12° | 91° | east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | 24° | 101° | east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | 36° | 112° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | 46° | 126° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | 55° | 146° | south-east | Twilight |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 59° | 172° | south | Best view |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 57° | 201° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 51° | 224° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | 41° | 241° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | 30° | 253° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | 19° | 264° | west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | 7° | 273° | west | Very low |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | -5° | 282° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | -16° | 292° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | -27° | 303° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | -33° | 312° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | -36° | 317° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | -37° | 319° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | -41° | 328° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | -43° | 334° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | -43° | 337° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | -46° | 355° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | -45° | 16° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | -40° | 35° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | -31° | 51° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | -21° | 63° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | -10° | 74° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | 1° | 83° | east | Daylight |