Where is Capella right now?
Capella is located in the constellation Auriga. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 81° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 0.08.
Twilight begins at 03:17 local time. At that moment, Capella will be 81° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 03:17 local time. At that moment, Capella will be 81° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track Capella position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Capella Tonight
The best observable position of Capella is near 03:41: 81° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
Capella will remain visible until May 6, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Capella is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Capella Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Capella moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 81° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Capella
| Constellation | Auriga |
| Elevation | 81° |
| Direction | north-east (12°) |
| Right Ascension | 05h 16m |
| Declination | +45° 59′ |
| Magnitude | 0.08 |
Capella Passage Through Night
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Current position of Capella
| Time | 03:17 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 81° |
| Azimuth | 12° |
Here you can see the current position of Capella 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.
Capella Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
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| Oct 5, 12:00 | 5° | 327° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 5, 13:00 | 0° | 336° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 5, 14:00 | -4° | 345° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 5, 15:00 | -6° | 355° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 5, 16:00 | -6° | 6° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 5, 17:00 | -4° | 16° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 5, 18:00 | 0° | 26° | north-east | Very low |
| Oct 5, 19:00 | 6° | 34° | north-east | Very low |
| Oct 5, 20:00 | 14° | 42° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 5, 21:00 | 22° | 48° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 5, 22:00 | 31° | 54° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 5, 23:00 | 41° | 58° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 6, 00:00 | 52° | 60° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 6, 01:00 | 62° | 61° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 6, 02:00 | 72° | 54° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 6, 03:00 | 80° | 25° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 6, 03:41 — Astronomical night ends | 81° | 341° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 6, 04:00 | 79° | 325° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 6, 04:11 — Twilight end | 78° | 318° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 6, 04:41 — Civil sunrise | 73° | 307° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 6, 05:00 | 70° | 303° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 6, 05:09 — Sunrise | 69° | 302° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 6, 06:00 | 60° | 299° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 6, 07:00 | 49° | 300° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 6, 08:00 | 39° | 303° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 6, 09:00 | 29° | 307° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 6, 10:00 | 20° | 313° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 6, 11:00 | 12° | 320° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 6, 12:00 | 5° | 327° | north-west | Daylight |