AR Cet Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is AR Cet right now?
AR Cet is located in the constellation Cetus. Although AR Cet is currently 11° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
AR Cet visibility on 2026-11-01
AR Cet Visible from sunset until sunrise
AR Cet rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| AR Cet rise | 17:16 | |
| Sunset | 17:45 | 7° |
| Civil sunset | 18:08 | 13° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:33 | 19° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | 25° |
| AR Cet transit | 23:15 | 81° |
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated  | 00:12 | 73° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:29 | 11° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:53 | 5° |
| AR Cet set | 05:14 | |
| Moonset | 12:38 | -67° |
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Star system description: AR Cet
A double or multiple star system in Cetus.
Pair AC (384.4″; magnitudes 5.66 and 7.03) 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: AR Cet
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 02004-0831 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | AR Cet |
| Constellation | Cetus |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 02h 00m 26s" |
| Declination (Dec) | -8° 31' 25s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 5.66 |
| Secondary magnitude | 11.39 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 61.5″ |
| Position angle | 202° |
| Discovery year | 1891 |
| Last observed | 2017 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | M3III |
| Number of observations | 11 |
4 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of AR Cet
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 | 5.66 | 11.39 | 61.5″ | 202° | 2017 |
| AC (binoculars) | 5.66 | 7.03 | 384.4″ | 61° | 2014 |
| AD | 5.66 | 10.13 | 368.9″ | 26° | 2014 |
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
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AR Cet Passage Through Night
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Current position of AR Cet
| Time | 18:01 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 11° |
| Azimuth | 99° |
Here you can see the current position of AR Cet 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 AR Cet Visible Throughout the Year?
AR Cet will remain visible until March 8, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Mon, 2 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:54 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:24 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 29m |
| Rise | 17:12 |
| Set | 05:10 |
| Elevation at transit | 81° |
| Transit time | 23:11 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 02h 00m 26s", Dec: -8° 31' 25s |
| Magnitude | 6 |
| Constellation | Cetus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of AR Cet, 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 AR Cet is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when AR Cet is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of AR Cet
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 02h 00m 27s |
| Declination | -8° 31′ 26″ |
| Magnitude | 5.66 |
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Elevation | 11.3° |
| Azimuth | 98.7° |