Where is Cebalrai right now?
Cebalrai is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 21° toward the west, with an apparent magnitude of 2.76.
Twilight begins at 20:31 local time. At that moment, Cebalrai will be 21° above the horizon toward the west.
Twilight begins at 20:31 local time. At that moment, Cebalrai will be 21° above the horizon toward the west.
Track Cebalrai position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Cebalrai Tonight
The best observable position of Cebalrai is near 18:00: 48° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
Cebalrai will remain visible until November 15, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Cebalrai is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Cebalrai Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Cebalrai moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 48° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Cebalrai
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | 21° |
| Direction | west (259°) |
| Right Ascension | 17h 43m |
| Declination | +04° 34′ |
| Magnitude | 2.76 |
Cebalrai Passage Through Night
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Current position of Cebalrai
| Time | 20:31 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 21° |
| Azimuth | 259° |
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.
Cebalrai Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | 25° | 105° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | 37° | 116° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | 47° | 131° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | 54° | 152° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | 57° | 178° | south | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | 55° | 205° | south-west | Twilight |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 48° | 226° | south-west | Best view |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 38° | 242° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 27° | 254° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | 15° | 264° | west | Visible |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | 3° | 273° | west | Very low |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | -8° | 282° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | -20° | 292° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | -30° | 304° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | -39° | 319° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | -46° | 337° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | -48° | 351° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | -48° | 359° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | -48° | 2° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | -47° | 14° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | -46° | 21° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | -45° | 23° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | -40° | 40° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | -31° | 55° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | -21° | 67° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | -9° | 77° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | 3° | 86° | east | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | 14° | 95° | east | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | 26° | 105° | south-east | Daylight |