Visualize in real time the position of the Taurus constellation in the sky.
General presentation
The constellation of Taurus is one of the oldest and most recognizable zodiac constellations in the night sky. Visible mainly in autumn and winter in the northern hemisphere, it is famous for its red star Aldebaran as well as the Pleiades clusters. Located on the ecliptic, the constellation of Taurus is crossed every year by the Sun, the Moon and the planets, making it an important reference point for the observation of the sky.
Shape of the Taurus constellation
The constellation of Taurus has a characteristic shape reminiscent of a bull's head. Aldebaran marks his eye, two alignments of stars stretch on each side to form the horns, giving the constellation an easily recognizable silhouette.
Stars of the Taurus constellation
Star
Magnitude
Distance
Equatorial position J2000
Current Equatorial Position
Current Horizontal Position at Marseille
Link
Aldebaran
0.87
66.6 light years
Right ascension : 4ʰ35ᵐ55.239ˢ Declination : 16°30'55.239″
Right ascension : 4ʰ37ᵐ25.6957490282ˢ Declination : 16°33′51.4515861603″