Where is Hamal right now?
Hamal is located in the constellation Aries. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 20° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 2.01.
Twilight begins at 18:57 local time. At that moment, Hamal will be 20° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 18:57 local time. At that moment, Hamal will be 20° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track Hamal position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Hamal Tonight
The best observable position of Hamal is near 00:00: 75° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
Hamal will remain visible until March 18, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Hamal is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Hamal Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Hamal moves from the north, reaches its highest sampled position at 75° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the north.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Hamal
| Constellation | Aries |
| Elevation | 20° |
| Direction | north-east (75°) |
| Right Ascension | 02h 07m |
| Declination | +23° 27′ |
| Magnitude | 2.01 |
Hamal Passage Through Night
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Current position of Hamal
| Time | 18:57 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 20° |
| Azimuth | 75° |
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.
Hamal Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 12:00 | -29° | 353° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | -29° | 8° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | -25° | 23° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | -19° | 37° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | -11° | 48° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | -2° | 58° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 9° | 67° | north-east | Very low |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 20° | 75° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 32° | 83° | east | Visible |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | 44° | 92° | east | Visible |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | 56° | 103° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | 67° | 121° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | 75° | 156° | south-east | Best view |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | 74° | 210° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | 66° | 242° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | 54° | 258° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | 47° | 265° | west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | 42° | 269° | west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | 41° | 270° | west | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | 35° | 275° | west | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | 31° | 278° | west | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | 29° | 278° | west | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | 19° | 286° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | 8° | 294° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | -3° | 303° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | -12° | 313° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | -20° | 325° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | -26° | 338° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | -29° | 354° | north | Below horizon |