Menkib Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Menkib right now?
Menkib is located in the constellation Perseus. Although Menkib is currently 58° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Menkib visibility on 2026-10-06
Menkib Visible from late evening until sunrise
Menkib rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 34% illuminated  | 23:38 | 60° |
| Moonset | 14:14 | -17° |
| Menkib rise | 17:54 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:11 | 2° |
| Menkib transit | 02:06 | 88° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:41 | 71° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:11 | 65° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:41 | 59° |
| Sunrise | 05:09 | 54° |
| Menkib set | 10:18 |
Track Menkib position throughout the night
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Menkib Passage Through Night
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Current position of Menkib
| Time | 04:48 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 58° |
| Azimuth | 279° |
Here you can see the current position of Menkib 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 Menkib Visible Throughout the Year?
Menkib will remain visible until April 16, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Tue, 6 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:06 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:34 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 28m |
| Rise | 17:54 |
| Set | 10:18 |
| Elevation at transit | 88° |
| Transit time | 02:06 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 03h 58m 57s", Dec: 35° 47' 27s |
| Magnitude | 4 |
| Constellation | Perseus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Menkib, 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 Menkib is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Menkib is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Menkib
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 03h 58m 58s |
| Declination | 35° 47′ 28″ |
| Magnitude | 3.98 |
| Constellation | Perseus |
| Elevation | 58.3° |
| Azimuth | 279.5° |
| Spectral type | O7.5Iab: |