56 And Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is 56 And right now?
56 And is located in the constellation Andromeda. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 19:36 local time. At that moment, 56 And will be 14° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 19:36 local time. At that moment, 56 And will be 14° above the horizon toward the north-east.
56 And visibility on 2026-10-29
56 And Visible from sunset until sunrise
56 And rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| 56 And rise | 18:25 | |
| Sunset | 18:49 | 5° |
| Civil sunset | 19:11 | 9° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 19:36 | 14° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | 19° |
Moonrise, 89% illuminated  | 21:56 | 40° |
| 56 And transit | 00:28 | 54° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:35 | 11° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 06:00 | 6° |
| Civil sunrise | 06:25 | 1° |
| 56 And set | 06:31 | |
| Moonset | 10:35 | -44° |
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Star system description: 56 And
A double or multiple star system in Andromeda.
Pair AB (202.5″; magnitudes 5.79 and 6.07) 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: 56 And
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 01562+3715 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | 56 And |
| Constellation | Andromeda |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 01h 56m 09s" |
| Declination (Dec) | 37° 15' 06s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 5.79 |
| Secondary magnitude | 6.07 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 202.5″ |
| Position angle | 298° |
| Discovery year | 1834 |
| Last observed | 2014 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | K0III+gM0 |
| Number of observations | 38 |
4 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of 56 And
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) | 5.79 | 6.07 | 202.5″ | 298° | 2014 |
| AC | 5.79 | 11.93 | 17.9″ | 80° | 2016 |
| BD | 6.07 | 9.77 | 204.7″ | 258° | 2016 |
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
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56 And Passage Through Night
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Current position of 56 And
| Time | 11:31 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | -49° |
| Azimuth | 342° |
Here you can see the current position of 56 And 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 56 And Visible Throughout the Year?
56 And will remain visible until February 27, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Fri, 30 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:59 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:32 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 33m |
| Rise | 18:25 |
| Set | 06:31 |
| Elevation at transit | 54° |
| Transit time | 00:28 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 01h 56m 09s", Dec: 37° 15' 06s |
| Magnitude | 6 |
| Constellation | Andromeda |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of 56 And, 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 56 And is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when 56 And is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of 56 And
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 01h 56m 09s |
| Declination | 37° 15′ 07″ |
| Magnitude | 5.79 |
| Constellation | Andromeda |
| Elevation | -49.1° |
| Azimuth | 342° |