Double Star 03459+2433 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is 03459+2433 right now?
03459+2433 is located in the constellation Taurus. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 30 degrees, 03459+2433 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:02 local time, and at that moment, 03459+2433 will appear at an altitude of 4 degrees toward the northeast.
Twilight begins at 19:02 local time, and at that moment, 03459+2433 will appear at an altitude of 4 degrees toward the northeast.
03459+2433 Visibility on May 04
03459+2433 is visible in the evening sky
03459+2433 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| 03459+2433 transit | 12:06 | 77° |
| Sunset | 17:58 | 16° |
| Civil sunset | 18:27 | 11° |
| Twighlight start | 19:02 | 4° |
| 03459+2433 set | 19:27 | |
| Astrosession begin | 19:38 | -2° |
Moon Rise, 95.1% illuminated  | 20:27 | -10° |
| Astrosession end | 02:30 | -19° |
| 03459+2433 rise | 04:42 | |
| Moon Set | 05:40 | 10° |
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03459+2433 Star System Description
03459+2433 is 6-star Star System located in constellation Taurus at coordinates RA: 03h 45m 54s", Dec: 24° 33' 16s.
The primary component has a magnitude of 5.75, while the secondary component has a magnitude of 6.42. They are separated by 2.5 arcminutes at a position angle of 129 degrees. The brightness difference between the two components is 0.67 magnitudes, with the primary component being approximately 1.9 times brighter than the secondary.
Below is a table with star system details from the Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. This catalog is a comprehensive source of information on double and multiple star systems, providing key data on the positions, magnitudes, and separations of stellar components.
V: Proper motion or other technique indicates that this pair is physical.
The primary component has a magnitude of 5.75, while the secondary component has a magnitude of 6.42. They are separated by 2.5 arcminutes at a position angle of 129 degrees. The brightness difference between the two components is 0.67 magnitudes, with the primary component being approximately 1.9 times brighter than the secondary.
Below is a table with star system details from the Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. This catalog is a comprehensive source of information on double and multiple star systems, providing key data on the positions, magnitudes, and separations of stellar components.
Technical Details of Star System 03459+2433
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Star System Identifier | 03459+2433 |
| System Type | 6-star Star System |
| Primary Star | 21 Tau |
| Right Ascension (RA) | 3.76511 (03h 45m 54s") |
| Declination (Dec) | 24.5545 (24° 33' 16s) |
| Magnitude (Primary) | 5.75 |
| Magnitude (Secondary) | 6.42 |
| Spectral Type (Primary/Secondary) | B8V |
| Separation (Arcseconds) | 149.8 |
| Position Angle | 129° |
| Discovery Year | 1894 |
| Last Observed | 2015 |
| Primary Proper Motion (Ra, Dec) | +020-046 |
| Secondary Proper Motion (Ra, Dec) | +020-045 |
| Number of Observations | 24 |
03459+2433 Components
| Component | Magnitude | Separation (arcseconds) | Position Angle |
| AB | 6.42 | 149.8 | 129 |
| AD | 12.70 | 171.1 | 73 |
| Ba,Bb | 7.3 | 0.1 | -1 |
| BC | 15.1 | 49.8 | 257 |
| DE | 12.96 | 17.8 | 158 |
Notes
The data presented in this table is sourced from the Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog, a comprehensive repository of double and multiple star system information maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory. We thank the WDS team for their continued efforts in providing accurate and detailed astronomical data.
Finder Chart for 21 Tau
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| Object name | 03459+2433 |
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| 03459+2433 coordinates | 3.76511, 24.5545 |
| Center coordinates | 3.76511, 24.5545 |
03459+2433 Passage Through Night
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Current position of 03459+2433
| Time | 16:45 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| 03459+2433 elevation | 30° |
| 03459+2433 Azimuth | 81° |
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Annual motion of 03459+2433
03459+2433 will become visible in July, 13. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from July, 13, 03459+2433 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
| Date | Tue, 5 May 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:38 |
| Twighlight end | 02:27 |
| Twighlight duration | 7h 49m |
| Rise | 04:42 |
| Set | 19:23 |
| Elevation at transit | 77° |
| Transit time | 12:02 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 03h 45m 54s", Dec: 24° 33' 16s |
| Magnitude | 6 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 03459+2433, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the 03459+2433 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the 03459+2433 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of 03459+2433
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 3.76511° |
| Declination | 24.5545° |
| Magnitude | 5.75 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | 30.1° |
| Azimuth | 80.7° |