SHY 140 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is SHY 140 right now?
SHY 140 is located in the constellation Fornax. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 55° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 5.14.
SHY 140 visibility on 2026-11-07
SHY 140 Visible from sunset until sunrise
SHY 140 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 11% illuminated  | 03:18 | 26° |
| Moonset | 15:40 | -21° |
| SHY 140 rise | 17:24 | |
| Sunset | 17:46 | 5° |
| Civil sunset | 18:08 | 9° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:33 | 14° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | 19° |
| SHY 140 transit | 23:23 | 56° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | 11° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:53 | 6° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:18 | 1° |
| SHY 140 set | 05:22 |
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Star system description: SHY 140
A double or multiple star system in Fornax.
Pair AB (391.1″; magnitudes 5.14 and 7.64) 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: SHY 140
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 02280-3349 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | |
| Constellation | Fornax |
| System type | double star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 02h 28m 01s" |
| Declination (Dec) | -33° 48' 39s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 5.14 |
| Secondary magnitude | 7.64 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 391.1″ |
| Position angle | 218° |
| Discovery year | 1913 |
| Last observed | 2016 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | A2V+F7V |
| Number of observations | 8 |
Notes
- V: Proper motion indicates 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 SHY 140
SHY 140 Passage Through Night
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Current position of SHY 140
| Time | 00:06 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 55° |
| Azimuth | 196° |
Here you can see the current position of SHY 140 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 SHY 140 Visible Throughout the Year?
SHY 140 will remain visible until March 8, 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 | 17:20 |
| Set | 05:18 |
| Elevation at transit | 56° |
| Transit time | 23:19 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 02h 28m 01s", Dec: -33° 48' 39s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Fornax |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of SHY 140, 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 SHY 140 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when SHY 140 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of SHY 140
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 02h 28m 02s |
| Declination | -33° 48′ 40″ |
| Magnitude | 5.14 |
| Constellation | Fornax |
| Elevation | 54.7° |
| Azimuth | 195.6° |