kap 1 Cet ? Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is kap 1 Cet ? right now?
kap 1 Cet ? is located in the constellation Cetus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 87° toward the north, with an apparent magnitude of 4.92.
kap 1 Cet ? visibility on 2026-11-10
kap 1 Cet ? Visible from evening until sunrise
kap 1 Cet ? rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 0.3% illuminated  | 05:34 | 8° |
| Moonset | 17:59 | -1° |
| kap 1 Cet ? rise | 18:03 | |
| Civil sunset | 18:08 | 1° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:34 | 8° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:59 | 14° |
| kap 1 Cet ? transit | 00:02 | 87° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | 23° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:53 | 17° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:18 | 11° |
| Sunrise | 05:41 | 5° |
| kap 1 Cet ? set | 06:01 |
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Star system description: kap 1 Cet ?
A double or multiple star system in Cetus.
Pair AB (263.6″; magnitudes 4.92 and 8.86) 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: kap 1 Cet ?
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 03194+0322 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | kap 1 Cet ? |
| Constellation | Cetus |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 03h 19m 21s" |
| Declination (Dec) | 03° 22' 12s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 4.92 |
| Secondary magnitude | 8.86 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 263.6″ |
| Position angle | 165° |
| Discovery year | 1853 |
| Last observed | 2012 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | G5Vv |
| Number of observations | 22 |
3 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of kap 1 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 (binoculars) | 4.92 | 8.86 | 263.6″ | 165° | 2012 |
| BC | 8.86 | 12.33 | 213.9″ | 272° | 2015 |
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.
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kap 1 Cet ? Passage Through Night
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Current position of kap 1 Cet ?
| Time | 00:02 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 87° |
| Azimuth | 1° |
Here you can see the current position of kap 1 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 kap 1 Cet ? Visible Throughout the Year?
kap 1 Cet ? will remain visible until March 30, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Wed, 11 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:56 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:23 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 27m |
| Rise | 17:59 |
| Set | 05:57 |
| Elevation at transit | 87° |
| Transit time | 23:58 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 03h 19m 21s", Dec: 03° 22' 12s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Cetus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of kap 1 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 kap 1 Cet ? is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when kap 1 Cet ? is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of kap 1 Cet ?
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 03h 19m 22s |
| Declination | 03° 22′ 13″ |
| Magnitude | 4.92 |
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Elevation | 86.6° |
| Azimuth | 1.2° |