Keid Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Keid right now?
Keid is located in the constellation Eridanus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 61° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 4.43.
Keid visibility on 2026-10-26
Keid Visible from before midnight until sunrise
Keid rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 99.8% illuminated  | 18:54 | -31° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | -15° |
| Keid rise | 21:01 | |
| Keid transit | 02:59 | 81° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:36 | 50° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 06:00 | 44° |
| Civil sunrise | 06:25 | 38° |
| Sunrise | 06:47 | 32° |
| Moonset | 07:26 | 23° |
| Keid set | 08:57 |
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Star system description: Keid
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: Keid
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 04153-0739 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | ο² Eri |
| Constellation | Eridanus |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 04h 15m 16s" |
| Declination (Dec) | -7° 39' 10s |
| Component | A,BC |
| Primary magnitude | 4.43 |
| Secondary magnitude | 9.31 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 83.2″ |
| Position angle | 102° |
| Discovery year | 1783 |
| Last observed | 2024 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | K0.5V+DA3 |
| Number of observations | 108 |
5 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of Keid
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A,BC | 4.43 | 9.31 | 83.2″ | 102° | 2024 |
| AC | 4.43 | 11.17 | 77.9″ | 98° | 2024 |
| AD | 4.43 | 12.62 | 551″ | 37° | 2016 |
| AE | 4.43 | 12.99 | 639″ | 25° | 1998 |
| BC | 9.53 | 11.17 | 7.7″ | 327° | 2024 |
| BD | 9.53 | 12.62 | 521″ | 29° | 2016 |
| BE | 9.53 | 12.99 | 625.4″ | 18° | 2016 |
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 Keid
Keid Passage Through Night
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Current position of Keid
| Time | 01:10 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 61° |
| Azimuth | 109° |
Here you can see the current position of Keid 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 Keid Visible Throughout the Year?
Keid will remain visible until April 13, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Tue, 27 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:55 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:28 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 33m |
| Rise | 20:57 |
| Set | 08:53 |
| Elevation at transit | 81° |
| Transit time | 02:55 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 04h 15m 16s", Dec: -7° 39' 10s |
| Magnitude | 4 |
| Constellation | Eridanus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Keid, 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 Keid is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Keid is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Keid
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 04h 15m 16s |
| Declination | -7° 39′ 10″ |
| Magnitude | 4.43 |
| Constellation | Eridanus |
| Elevation | 61.3° |
| Azimuth | 108.7° |