p Eri Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is p Eri right now?
p Eri is located in the constellation Eridanus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 31° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 5.78.
p Eri visibility on 2026-11-07
p Eri Visible from sunset until early morning
p Eri rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 11% illuminated  | 03:18 | 11° |
| Moonset | 15:40 | -8° |
| p Eri rise | 16:36 | |
| Sunset | 17:46 | 10° |
| Civil sunset | 18:08 | 13° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:33 | 16° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | 19° |
| p Eri transit | 22:35 | 34° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | 1° |
| p Eri set | 04:34 |
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Star system description: p Eri
A double or multiple star system in Eridanus.
Pair AB has a measured separation of 11.3″; a telescope may be needed to split it.
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: p Eri
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 01398-5612 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | p Eri |
| Constellation | Eridanus |
| System type | double star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 01h 39m 47s" |
| Declination (Dec) | -56° 11' 35s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 5.78 |
| Secondary magnitude | 5.90 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 11.3″ |
| Position angle | 185° |
| Discovery year | 1825 |
| Last observed | 2024 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | K0V+K5V |
| Number of observations | 178 |
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.
Finder Chart for p Eri
p Eri Passage Through Night
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Current position of p Eri
| Time | 00:06 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 31° |
| Azimuth | 195° |
Here you can see the current position of p Eri 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 p Eri Visible Throughout the Year?
p Eri will remain visible until January 27, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sun, 8 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:55 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:23 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 28m |
| Rise | 16:32 |
| Set | 04:30 |
| Elevation at transit | 34° |
| Transit time | 22:31 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 01h 39m 47s", Dec: -56° 11' 35s |
| Magnitude | 6 |
| Constellation | Eridanus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of p Eri, 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 p Eri is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when p Eri is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of p Eri
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 01h 39m 48s |
| Declination | -56° 11′ 36″ |
| Magnitude | 5.78 |
| Constellation | Eridanus |
| Elevation | 30.9° |
| Azimuth | 194.5° |