Cebalrai Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Cebalrai right now?
Cebalrai is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 38° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 2.76.
Twilight begins at 19:00 local time. At that moment, Cebalrai will be 38° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 19:00 local time. At that moment, Cebalrai will be 38° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Cebalrai visibility on 2026-10-03
Cebalrai Visible from sunset until before midnight
Cebalrai rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Cebalrai transit | 16:04 | 57° |
| Sunset | 16:47 | 56° |
| Civil sunset | 17:15 | 53° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 17:45 | 50° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:15 | 45° |
Moonrise, 56.5% illuminated  | 21:14 | 13° |
| Cebalrai set | 22:17 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:38 | -48° |
| Cebalrai rise | 09:47 | |
| Moonset | 12:53 | 36° |
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Cebalrai Passage Through Night
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Current position of Cebalrai
| Time | 19:00 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 38° |
| Azimuth | 242° |
Here you can see the current position of Cebalrai 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 Cebalrai Visible Throughout the Year?
Cebalrai will remain visible until November 15, 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 | 09:47 |
| Set | 22:13 |
| Elevation at transit | 57° |
| Transit time | 16:00 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 17h 43m 28s", Dec: 04° 34' 02s |
| Magnitude | 3 |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Cebalrai, 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 Cebalrai is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Cebalrai is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Cebalrai
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 17h 43m 28s |
| Declination | 04° 34′ 02″ |
| Magnitude | 2.76 |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | 38° |
| Azimuth | 242° |
| Spectral type | K2III |