Zibal Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Zibal right now?
Zibal is located in the constellation Eridanus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Zibal visibility on 2026-10-24
Zibal Visible from before midnight until sunrise
Zibal rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 88% illuminated  | 14:51 | -45° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:47 | -11° |
| Zibal rise | 18:40 | |
| Zibal transit | 00:12 | 44° |
| Moonset | 03:47 | 22° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:57 | 20° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:27 | 15° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:58 | 9° |
| Sunrise | 05:25 | 4° |
| Zibal set | 05:44 |
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Star system description: Zibal
A double or multiple star system in Eridanus.
No reliable observing recommendation is available for the measured pair.
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: Zibal
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 03158-0849 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | ζ Eri |
| Constellation | Eridanus |
| System type | double star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 03h 15m 50s" |
| Declination (Dec) | -8° 49' 11s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 4.82 |
| Secondary magnitude | 6.19 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | — |
| Position angle | — |
| Discovery year | 1991 |
| Last observed | 1999 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | A4+F7V |
| Number of observations | 4 |
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 Zibal
Zibal Passage Through Night
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Current position of Zibal
| Time | 09:56 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -48° |
| Azimuth | 304° |
Here you can see the current position of Zibal 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 Zibal Visible Throughout the Year?
Zibal will remain visible until March 9, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sat, 24 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:43 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:50 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 8m |
| Rise | 18:40 |
| Set | 05:44 |
| Elevation at transit | 44° |
| Transit time | 00:12 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 03h 15m 50s", Dec: -8° 49' 11s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Eridanus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Zibal, 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 Zibal is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Zibal is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Zibal
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 03h 15m 50s |
| Declination | -8° 49′ 11″ |
| Magnitude | 4.82 |
| Constellation | Eridanus |
| Elevation | -47.7° |
| Azimuth | 303.5° |