Elnath Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Elnath right now?
Elnath is located in the constellation Taurus. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.
Elnath Visibility on June 04
Elnath is visible right after sunset
Elnath Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Elnath transit | 11:44 | 81° |
| Sunset | 18:22 | 10° |
| Civil sunset | 18:54 | 4° |
| Elnath set | 19:22 | |
| Astrosession begin | 20:15 | -8° |
Moon Rise, 88.5% illuminated  | 21:31 | -17° |
| Astrosession end | 01:56 | -17° |
| Elnath rise | 04:03 | |
| Moon Set | 07:18 | 35° |
Track Elnath Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for Elnath
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| Object name | Elnath |
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| Elnath coordinates | 5.438198000000001, 28.60745 |
| Center coordinates | 5.438198000000001, 28.60745 |
Elnath Passage Through Night
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Current position of Elnath
| Time | 23:30 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elnath elevation | -24° |
| Elnath Azimuth | 3° |
Here you can see the current position of the Elnath on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Elnath's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of Elnath
Elnath will become visible in July, 31. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from July, 31, Elnath can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
| Date | Fri, 5 June 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:11 |
| Twighlight end | 01:50 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 39m |
| Rise | 04:03 |
| Set | 19:18 |
| Elevation at transit | 81° |
| Transit time | 11:40 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 05h 26m 17s", Dec: 28° 36' 26s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Elnath, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Elnath is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Elnath is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Elnath
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 5.438198000000001° |
| Declination | 28.60745° |
| Magnitude | 1.65 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | -24° |
| Azimuth | 2.9° |