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Longitude:
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44 Cas Position and Visibility Tonight

01433+6033

Where is 44 Cas right now?

44 Cas is located in the constellation Cassiopeia. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 59° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 5.78.
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44 Cas visibility on 2026-11-06

44 Cas Visible all night

44 Cas rise and set timetable

TimeElevation
44 Cas is always above the horizon
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated 22:1349°
Moonset10:2523°
Sunset12:2335°
Civil sunset12:5339°
Twilight start (−12°)13:2542°
Astronomical observing session begins13:5746°
44 Cas is always above the horizon
44 Cas transit18:1369°
Astronomical observing session ends00:3432°
Twilight end (−12°)01:0628°
Civil sunrise01:3825°
Sunrise02:0822°

Track 44 Cas position throughout the night

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Star system description: 44 Cas

A double or multiple star system in Cassiopeia.

Pair AE (316.8″; magnitudes 5.78 and 7.12) 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: 44 Cas

PropertyValue
System identifierWDS 01433+6033
Bayer / Flamsteed designation44 Cas
ConstellationCassiopeia
System typemultiple star system
Right ascension (RA)01h 43m 19s"
Declination (Dec)60° 33' 04s
ComponentAB
Primary magnitude5.78
Secondary magnitude12.10
Separation (arcseconds)1.6″
Position angle0°
Discovery year1889
Last observed2005
Spectral type (primary/secondary)B8IIIn
Number of observations5

12 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.

Components of 44 Cas

Each row is a separate WDS component pair. Measurements may come from different years.

ComponentPrimary magnitudeSecondary magnitudeSeparation (arcseconds)Position angleLast observed
AB5.7812.101.6″0°2005
AC5.7810.9668.8″311°2015
AD5.7811.07140.2″230°2015
AE (binoculars)5.787.12316.8″268°2015
AF5.8010.501.2″342°2005
AG5.7814.83102.4″263°2012
AH5.7815.9346.3″284°2015
AI5.7814.9069.5″131°2012
AJ5.7815.6088.6″230°2015
AK5.7814.84129.9″52°2015
AL5.7815.70116″99°2012

Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.

Finder Chart for 44 Cas

Field of view 5.0°

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44 Cas Passage Through Night

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Current position of 44 Cas

Time20:43
Latitude39.9612
Longitude-82.9988
Elevation59°
Azimuth324°
Here you can see the current position of 44 Cas 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 44 Cas Visible Throughout the Year?

44 Cas will remain visible until April 6, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. Time
DateSat, 7 November 2026
Astronomical observing session begins13:52
Astronomical observing session ends00:29
Astronomical observing duration11h 37m
Rise01433+6033 is always up
Set01433+6033 is always up
Elevation at transit69°
Transit time18:09
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 01h 43m 19s", Dec: 60° 33' 04s
Magnitude6
ConstellationCassiopeia
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of 44 Cas, 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 44 Cas is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of 44 Cas

Coordinates and Visibility

Right Ascension01h 43m 20s
Declination60° 33′ 05″
Magnitude5.78
ConstellationCassiopeia
Elevation59.2°
Azimuth324.4°