LDS 2246 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is LDS 2246 right now?
LDS 2246 is located in the constellation Taurus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
LDS 2246 visibility on 2026-11-05
LDS 2246 Visible from before midnight until sunrise
LDS 2246 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated  | 22:13 | 62° |
| Moonset | 10:25 | -31° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 | -1° |
| LDS 2246 rise | 14:05 | |
| LDS 2246 transit | 21:00 | 66° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:34 | 38° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 01:06 | 32° |
| Civil sunrise | 01:38 | 26° |
| Sunrise | 02:08 | 20° |
| LDS 2246 set | 03:55 |
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Star system description: LDS 2246
A double or multiple star system in Taurus.
Pair AB (250.3″; magnitudes 4.78 and 6.54) 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: LDS 2246
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 04306+1612 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 04h 30m 33s" |
| Declination (Dec) | 16° 11' 38s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 4.78 |
| Secondary magnitude | 6.54 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 250.3″ |
| Position angle | 131° |
| Discovery year | 1901 |
| Last observed | 2014 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | A6IV |
| Number of observations | 28 |
3 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of LDS 2246
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) | 4.78 | 6.54 | 250.3″ | 131° | 2014 |
| Aa,Ab | 4.90 | 7.60 | — | — | 1980 |
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
Finder Chart for LDS 2246
LDS 2246 Passage Through Night
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Current position of LDS 2246
| Time | 04:51 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -9° |
| Azimuth | 300° |
Here you can see the current position of LDS 2246 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 LDS 2246 Visible Throughout the Year?
LDS 2246 will remain visible until April 11, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Fri, 6 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:53 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:28 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 35m |
| Rise | 14:05 |
| Set | 03:55 |
| Elevation at transit | 66° |
| Transit time | 21:00 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 04h 30m 33s", Dec: 16° 11' 38s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of LDS 2246, 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 LDS 2246 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when LDS 2246 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of LDS 2246
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 04h 30m 34s |
| Declination | 16° 11′ 39″ |
| Magnitude | 4.78 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | -9° |
| Azimuth | 300.1° |