σ² Tau Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is σ² Tau right now?
σ² Tau is located in the constellation Taurus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
σ² Tau visibility on 2026-11-05
σ² Tau Visible from before midnight until sunrise
σ² Tau rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated  | 22:13 | 63° |
| Moonset | 10:25 | -32° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 | -3° |
| σ² Tau rise | 14:15 | |
| σ² Tau transit | 21:09 | 66° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:34 | 39° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 01:06 | 33° |
| Civil sunrise | 01:38 | 27° |
| Sunrise | 02:08 | 22° |
| σ² Tau set | 04:03 |
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Star system description: σ² Tau
A double or multiple star system in Taurus.
Pair AB (444″; magnitudes 4.69 and 5.09) 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: σ² Tau
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 04393+1555 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | σ² Tau |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| System type | double star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 04h 39m 16s" |
| Declination (Dec) | 15° 55' 04s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 4.69 |
| Secondary magnitude | 5.09 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 444″ |
| Position angle | 194° |
| Discovery year | 1836 |
| Last observed | 2014 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | A5Vn+A4m |
| Number of observations | 42 |
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
Finder Chart for σ² Tau
σ² Tau Passage Through Night
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Current position of σ² Tau
| Time | 04:51 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -8° |
| Azimuth | 298° |
Here you can see the current position of σ² Tau 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 σ² Tau Visible Throughout the Year?
σ² Tau will remain visible until April 12, 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 | 14:15 |
| Set | 04:03 |
| Elevation at transit | 66° |
| Transit time | 21:09 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 04h 39m 16s", Dec: 15° 55' 04s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of σ² Tau, 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 σ² Tau is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when σ² Tau is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of σ² Tau
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 04h 39m 16s |
| Declination | 15° 55′ 05″ |
| Magnitude | 4.69 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | -7.8° |
| Azimuth | 298.4° |