Where is Rasalhague right now?
Rasalhague is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 34° toward the west, with an apparent magnitude of 2.08.
Twilight begins at 19:42 local time. At that moment, Rasalhague will be 34° above the horizon toward the west.
Twilight begins at 19:42 local time. At that moment, Rasalhague will be 34° above the horizon toward the west.
Track Rasalhague position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Rasalhague Tonight
The best observable position of Rasalhague is near 18:00: 53° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
Rasalhague will remain visible until November 20, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Rasalhague is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Rasalhague Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Rasalhague moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 53° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Rasalhague
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | 34° |
| Direction | west (260°) |
| Right Ascension | 17h 34m |
| Declination | +12° 33′ |
| Magnitude | 2.08 |
Rasalhague Passage Through Night
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Current position of Rasalhague
| Time | 19:42 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 34° |
| Azimuth | 260° |
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.
Rasalhague Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | 32° | 99° | east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | 44° | 110° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | 54° | 126° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | 62° | 150° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | 65° | 182° | south | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | 61° | 214° | south-west | Twilight |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 53° | 237° | south-west | Best view |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 42° | 251° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 30° | 263° | west | Visible |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | 18° | 272° | west | Visible |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | 7° | 281° | west | Very low |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | -5° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | -16° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | -25° | 312° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | -33° | 326° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | -39° | 343° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | -40° | 355° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | -40° | 2° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | -40° | 5° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | -39° | 14° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | -38° | 21° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | -37° | 23° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | -32° | 37° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | -24° | 51° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | -14° | 62° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | -3° | 72° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | 9° | 81° | east | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | 21° | 90° | east | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | 33° | 100° | east | Daylight |