Rasalhague Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Rasalhague right now?
Rasalhague is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 42° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 2.08.
Twilight begins at 19:00 local time. At that moment, Rasalhague will be 42° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 19:00 local time. At that moment, Rasalhague will be 42° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Rasalhague visibility on 2026-10-03
Rasalhague Visible from sunset until before midnight
Rasalhague rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Rasalhague transit | 15:55 | 65° |
| Sunset | 16:47 | 63° |
| Civil sunset | 17:15 | 59° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 17:45 | 55° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:15 | 50° |
Moonrise, 56.5% illuminated  | 21:14 | 16° |
| Rasalhague set | 22:33 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:38 | -40° |
| Rasalhague rise | 09:13 | |
| Moonset | 12:53 | 43° |
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Rasalhague Passage Through Night
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Current position of Rasalhague
| Time | 19:00 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 42° |
| Azimuth | 252° |
Here you can see the current position of Rasalhague 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 Rasalhague Visible Throughout the Year?
Rasalhague will remain visible until November 20, 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 | 09:13 |
| Set | 22:29 |
| Elevation at transit | 65° |
| Transit time | 15:51 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 17h 34m 56s", Dec: 12° 33' 36s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Rasalhague, 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 Rasalhague is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Rasalhague is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Rasalhague
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 17h 34m 56s |
| Declination | 12° 33′ 36″ |
| Magnitude | 2.08 |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | 41.9° |
| Azimuth | 251.6° |
| Spectral type | A5III |