Hamal Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Hamal right now?
Hamal is located in the constellation Aries. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 12° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 2.01.
Twilight begins at 18:16 local time. At that moment, Hamal will be 12° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 18:16 local time. At that moment, Hamal will be 12° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Hamal visibility on 2026-10-03
Hamal Visible from evening until sunrise
Hamal rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Hamal rise | 17:10 | |
| Civil sunset | 17:15 | 1° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 17:45 | 6° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:15 | 12° |
Moonrise, 56.5% illuminated  | 21:14 | 47° |
| Hamal transit | 00:26 | 76° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:38 | 47° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:08 | 41° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:39 | 35° |
| Sunrise | 05:06 | 29° |
| Hamal set | 07:42 | |
| Moonset | 12:53 | -29° |
Track Hamal position throughout the night
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Finder Chart for Hamal
Hamal Passage Through Night
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Current position of Hamal
| Time | 18:16 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 12° |
| Azimuth | 69° |
Here you can see the current position of Hamal 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 Hamal Visible Throughout the Year?
Hamal will remain visible until March 18, 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 | 17:06 |
| Set | 07:38 |
| Elevation at transit | 76° |
| Transit time | 00:22 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 02h 07m 10s", Dec: 23° 27' 44s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Aries |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Hamal, 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 Hamal is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Hamal is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Hamal
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 02h 07m 10s |
| Declination | 23° 27′ 45″ |
| Magnitude | 2.01 |
| Constellation | Aries |
| Elevation | 11.8° |
| Azimuth | 69.4° |
| Spectral type | K2III |