Chamukuy Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Chamukuy right now?
Chamukuy is located in the constellation Taurus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 65° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 3.41.
Chamukuy visibility on 2026-11-07
Chamukuy Visible from before midnight until sunrise
Chamukuy rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 11% illuminated  | 03:18 | 58° |
| Moonset | 15:40 | -53° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | -6° |
| Chamukuy rise | 19:24 | |
| Chamukuy transit | 01:23 | 74° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | 42° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:53 | 36° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:18 | 30° |
| Sunrise | 05:41 | 24° |
| Chamukuy set | 07:22 |
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Star system description: Chamukuy
A double or multiple star system in Taurus.
Pair AB (336.9″; magnitudes 3.41 and 3.94) is the naked-eye candidate in the catalog model. Seeing both stars separately depends on sky and eyesight.
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: Chamukuy
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 04287+1552 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | θ² Tau |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 04h 28m 39s" |
| Declination (Dec) | 15° 52' 15s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 3.41 |
| Secondary magnitude | 3.94 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 336.9″ |
| Position angle | 347° |
| Discovery year | 1800 |
| Last observed | 2019 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | A7III |
| Number of observations | 46 |
8 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of Chamukuy
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 (naked eye) (binoculars) | 3.41 | 3.94 | 336.9″ | 347° | 2019 |
| Aa,Ab | 3.74 | 4.86 | — | — | 1998 |
| AD | 3.41 | 15.40 | 32″ | 32° | 2023 |
| AE | 3.41 | 15.20 | 92″ | 59° | 2023 |
| AF | 3.41 | 15.50 | 38.7″ | 238° | 2023 |
| Ba,Bb | 3.84 | 7.30 | 0.1″ | 351° | 2023 |
| BC | 3.84 | 11.96 | 268.3″ | 75° | 2015 |
Notes
- T: Matching parallax and similar proper motion indicate a 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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Chamukuy Passage Through Night
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Current position of Chamukuy
| Time | 00:06 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 65° |
| Azimuth | 49° |
Here you can see the current position of Chamukuy 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 Chamukuy Visible Throughout the Year?
Chamukuy will remain visible until April 16, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sun, 8 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:55 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:23 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 28m |
| Rise | 19:20 |
| Set | 07:18 |
| Elevation at transit | 74° |
| Transit time | 01:19 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 04h 28m 39s", Dec: 15° 52' 15s |
| Magnitude | 3 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Chamukuy, 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 Chamukuy is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Chamukuy is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Chamukuy
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 04h 28m 40s |
| Declination | 15° 52′ 15″ |
| Magnitude | 3.41 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | 65.1° |
| Azimuth | 49.4° |