Where is Menkib right now?
Menkib is located in the constellation Perseus. Although Menkib is currently 51° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Track Menkib position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Menkib Tonight
The best observable position of Menkib is near 02:00: 88° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
Menkib will remain visible until April 16, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Menkib is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Menkib Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Menkib moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 88° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Menkib
| Constellation | Perseus |
| Elevation | -2° |
| Direction | north-east (41°) |
| Right Ascension | 03h 58m |
| Declination | +35° 47′ |
| Magnitude | 3.98 |
Menkib Passage Through Night
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Current position of Menkib
| Time | 17:40 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -2° |
| Azimuth | 41° |
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.
Menkib Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
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| Oct 5, 12:00 | -11° | 334° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 5, 13:00 | -15° | 346° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 5, 14:00 | -17° | 358° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 5, 15:00 | -16° | 11° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 5, 16:00 | -12° | 23° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 5, 17:00 | -7° | 34° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 5, 18:00 | 1° | 44° | north-east | Very low |
| Oct 5, 19:00 | 10° | 52° | north-east | Very low |
| Oct 5, 20:00 | 20° | 59° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 5, 21:00 | 30° | 66° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 5, 22:00 | 41° | 72° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 5, 23:00 | 53° | 78° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 6, 00:00 | 65° | 84° | east | Visible |
| Oct 6, 01:00 | 77° | 92° | east | Visible |
| Oct 6, 02:00 | 88° | 141° | south-east | Best view |
| Oct 6, 03:00 | 79° | 266° | west | Visible |
| Oct 6, 03:41 — Astronomical night ends | 71° | 273° | west | Visible |
| Oct 6, 04:00 | 67° | 275° | west | Visible |
| Oct 6, 04:11 — Twilight end | 65° | 276° | west | Visible |
| Oct 6, 04:41 — Civil sunrise | 59° | 279° | west | Twilight |
| Oct 6, 05:00 | 55° | 281° | west | Twilight |
| Oct 6, 05:09 — Sunrise | 54° | 282° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 6, 06:00 | 44° | 287° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 6, 07:00 | 32° | 293° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 6, 08:00 | 22° | 299° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 6, 09:00 | 12° | 306° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 6, 10:00 | 3° | 315° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 6, 11:00 | -5° | 324° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 6, 12:00 | -11° | 335° | north-west | Below horizon |