Double Star 04287+1552 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is 04287+1552 right now?
04287+1552 is located in the constellation Taurus. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 68 degrees, 04287+1552 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:43 local time, and at that moment, 04287+1552 will appear at an altitude of 24 degrees toward the east.
Twilight begins at 18:43 local time, and at that moment, 04287+1552 will appear at an altitude of 24 degrees toward the east.
04287+1552 Visibility on April 17
04287+1552 is visible from sunset through most of the night
04287+1552 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 3.1% illuminated  | 03:49 | -31° |
| 04287+1552 transit | 13:56 | 69° |
| Moon Set | 17:17 | 41° |
| Sunset | 17:42 | 36° |
| Civil sunset | 18:11 | 30° |
| Twighlight start | 18:43 | 24° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:17 | 17° |
| 04287+1552 set | 20:45 | |
| Astrosession end | 02:57 | -35° |
| 04287+1552 rise | 07:03 |
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04287+1552 Star System Description
04287+1552 is 8-star Star System located in constellation Taurus at coordinates RA: 04h 28m 39s", Dec: 15° 52' 15s.
The primary component has a magnitude of 3.74, while the secondary component has a magnitude of 3.94. They are separated by 5.7 arcminutes at a position angle of 346 degrees. The brightness difference between the two components is 0.2 magnitudes, with the primary component being approximately 1.2 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.
The primary component has a magnitude of 3.74, while the secondary component has a magnitude of 3.94. They are separated by 5.7 arcminutes at a position angle of 346 degrees. The brightness difference between the two components is 0.2 magnitudes, with the primary component being approximately 1.2 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 04287+1552
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Star System Identifier | 04287+1552 |
| System Type | 8-star Star System |
| Primary Star | the 2 Tau |
| Right Ascension (RA) | 4.47769 (04h 28m 39s") |
| Declination (Dec) | 15.87089 (15° 52' 15s) |
| Magnitude (Primary) | 3.74 |
| Magnitude (Secondary) | 3.94 |
| Spectral Type (Primary/Secondary) | A7III |
| Separation (Arcseconds) | 340.0 |
| Position Angle | 346° |
| Discovery Year | 1989 |
| Last Observed | 1998 |
| Primary Proper Motion (Ra, Dec) | +106-020 |
| Secondary Proper Motion (Ra, Dec) | |
| Number of Observations | 34 |
04287+1552 Components
| Component | Magnitude | Separation (arcseconds) | Position Angle |
| AB | 3.94 | 340.0 | 346 |
| Aa,Ab | 4.86 | 0.0 | 8 |
| AD | 15.4 | 33.4 | 33 |
| AE | 15.2 | 94.3 | 60 |
| AF | 15.5 | 36.5 | 236 |
| Ba,Bb | 7.3 | 0.1 | 2 |
| BC | 11.96 | 268.4 | 75 |
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 the 2 Tau
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| Object name | 04287+1552 |
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| 04287+1552 coordinates | 4.47769, 15.87089 |
| Center coordinates | 4.47769, 15.87089 |
04287+1552 Passage Through Night
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Current position of 04287+1552
| Time | 14:00 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| 04287+1552 elevation | 68° |
| 04287+1552 Azimuth | 177° |
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Annual motion of 04287+1552
04287+1552 will become visible in July, 26. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from July, 26, 04287+1552 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
| Date | Fri, 17 April 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:12 |
| Twighlight end | 02:52 |
| Twighlight duration | 8h 40m |
| Rise | 07:03 |
| Set | 20:41 |
| Elevation at transit | 69° |
| Transit time | 13:52 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 04h 28m 39s", Dec: 15° 52' 15s |
| Magnitude | 4 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 04287+1552, 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 04287+1552 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 04287+1552 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 04287+1552
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 4.47769° |
| Declination | 15.87089° |
| Magnitude | 3.74 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | 68.5° |
| Azimuth | 177° |