Eltanin Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Eltanin right now?
Eltanin is located in the constellation Draco. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 37° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 2.24.
Twilight begins at 21:15 local time. At that moment, Eltanin will be 37° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 21:15 local time. At that moment, Eltanin will be 37° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Eltanin visibility on 2026-10-03
Eltanin Visible from sunset until early morning
Eltanin rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Eltanin transit | 16:17 | 76° |
| Sunset | 16:47 | 75° |
| Civil sunset | 17:15 | 73° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 17:45 | 69° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:15 | 65° |
Moonrise, 56.5% illuminated  | 21:14 | 37° |
| Eltanin set | 03:09 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:38 | -1° |
| Eltanin rise | 05:20 | |
| Moonset | 12:53 | 52° |
Track Eltanin position throughout the night
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Eltanin Passage Through Night
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Current position of Eltanin
| Time | 21:15 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 37° |
| Azimuth | 311° |
Here you can see the current position of Eltanin 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 Eltanin Visible Throughout the Year?
Eltanin will be visible throughout the entire year. Its position changes by about 77°. Use the annual motion section to find when Eltanin reaches its highest elevation.
| Date | Sun, 4 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:13 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:36 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 23m |
| Rise | 05:20 |
| Set | 03:05 |
| Elevation at transit | 76° |
| Transit time | 16:13 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 17h 56m 36s", Dec: 51° 29' 20s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Draco |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Eltanin, 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 Eltanin is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Eltanin is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Eltanin
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 17h 56m 36s |
| Declination | 51° 29′ 20″ |
| Magnitude | 2.24 |
| Constellation | Draco |
| Elevation | 37.2° |
| Azimuth | 311° |
| Spectral type | K5III |