Acamar Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Acamar right now?
Acamar is located in the constellation Eridanus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 38° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 3.20.
Acamar visibility on 2026-10-27
Acamar Visible from late evening until sunrise
Acamar rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Acamar rise | 19:44 | |
Moonrise, 98.9% illuminated  | 19:51 | 1° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | 3° |
| Acamar transit | 01:38 | 48° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:35 | 22° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 06:00 | 17° |
| Civil sunrise | 06:25 | 13° |
| Sunrise | 06:47 | 9° |
| Acamar set | 07:33 | |
| Moonset | 08:26 | -10° |
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Star system description: Acamar
A double or multiple star system in Eridanus.
Pair AB has a measured separation of 8.2″; 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: Acamar
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 02583-4018 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | θ Eri |
| Constellation | Eridanus |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 02h 58m 15s" |
| Declination (Dec) | -40° 18' 16s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 3.20 |
| Secondary magnitude | 4.12 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 8.2″ |
| Position angle | 90° |
| Discovery year | 1835 |
| Last observed | 2020 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | A4III+A1V |
| Number of observations | 81 |
3 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of Acamar
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 | 3.20 | 4.12 | 8.2″ | 90° | 2020 |
| Aa,Ab | 2.30 | 4.30 | 1.2″ | — | 2024 |
Notes
- U: Proper motion indicates a non-physical pair.
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
Finder Chart for Acamar
Acamar Passage Through Night
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Current position of Acamar
| Time | 03:57 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 38° |
| Azimuth | 213° |
Here you can see the current position of Acamar 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 Acamar Visible Throughout the Year?
Acamar will remain visible until March 11, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Wed, 28 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:55 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:28 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 33m |
| Rise | 19:40 |
| Set | 07:29 |
| Elevation at transit | 48° |
| Transit time | 01:34 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 02h 58m 15s", Dec: -40° 18' 16s |
| Magnitude | 3 |
| Constellation | Eridanus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Acamar, 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 Acamar is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Acamar is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Acamar
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 02h 58m 16s |
| Declination | -40° 18′ 17″ |
| Magnitude | 3.2 |
| Constellation | Eridanus |
| Elevation | 37.6° |
| Azimuth | 213.3° |