ψ¹ Psc Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is ψ¹ Psc right now?
ψ¹ Psc is located in the constellation Pisces. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 25° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 5.27.
ψ¹ Psc visibility on 2026-10-27
ψ¹ Psc Visible from sunset until morning twilight
ψ¹ Psc rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| ψ¹ Psc rise | 17:45 | |
| Sunset | 18:49 | 15° |
| Civil sunset | 19:11 | 20° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 19:36 | 26° |
Moonrise, 98.9% illuminated  | 19:51 | 29° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | 32° |
| ψ¹ Psc transit | 23:46 | 70° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:35 | 3° |
| ψ¹ Psc set | 05:47 | |
| Moonset | 08:26 | -37° |
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Star system description: ψ¹ Psc
A double or multiple star system in Pisces.
Pair AB (30″; magnitudes 5.27 and 5.45) is the binocular candidate in the catalog model. Actual resolution depends on magnification and stability.
The diagram uses the latest WDS measurements; north is up and east is right. Measurements may be from different years. Unconnected groups are arranged separately; close pairs may merge, and pairs without reliable geometry are omitted.
Technical details: ψ¹ Psc
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 01057+2128 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | ψ¹ Psc |
| Constellation | Pisces |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 01h 05m 40s" |
| Declination (Dec) | 21° 28' 23s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 5.27 |
| Secondary magnitude | 5.45 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 30″ |
| Position angle | 159° |
| Discovery year | 1755 |
| Last observed | 2025 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | B9.5V+A0V |
| Number of observations | 169 |
4 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of ψ¹ Psc
Each row is a separate WDS component pair. Measurements may come from different years.
| Component | Primary magnitude | Secondary magnitude | Separation (arcseconds) | Position angle | Last observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB (binoculars) | 5.27 | 5.45 | 30″ | 159° | 2025 |
| Aa,Ab | 5.70 | 6.60 | 0.1″ | 137° | 2022 |
| AC | 5.27 | 10.71 | 90.4″ | 124° | 2017 |
| BC | 5.45 | 10.71 | 68.5″ | 109° | 2017 |
Notes
- T: Matching parallax and similar proper motion indicate a physical pair.
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
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ψ¹ Psc Passage Through Night
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Current position of ψ¹ Psc
| Time | 03:58 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 25° |
| Azimuth | 293° |
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When Is ψ¹ Psc Visible Throughout the Year?
ψ¹ Psc will remain visible until February 20, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Wed, 28 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:55 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:28 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 33m |
| Rise | 17:41 |
| Set | 05:43 |
| Elevation at transit | 70° |
| Transit time | 23:42 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 01h 05m 40s", Dec: 21° 28' 23s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Pisces |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of ψ¹ Psc, 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 ψ¹ Psc is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when ψ¹ Psc is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of ψ¹ Psc
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 01h 05m 41s |
| Declination | 21° 28′ 24″ |
| Magnitude | 5.27 |
| Constellation | Pisces |
| Elevation | 25.3° |
| Azimuth | 293.2° |