TOK 252 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is TOK 252 right now?
TOK 252 is located in the constellation Eridanus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 50° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 5.48.
TOK 252 visibility on 2026-10-26
TOK 252 Visible from before midnight until sunrise
TOK 252 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 99.8% illuminated  | 18:54 | -42° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | -26° |
| TOK 252 rise | 21:45 | |
| TOK 252 transit | 03:43 | 78° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:36 | 60° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 06:00 | 54° |
| Civil sunrise | 06:25 | 48° |
| Sunrise | 06:47 | 43° |
| Moonset | 07:26 | 33° |
| TOK 252 set | 09:41 |
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Star system description: TOK 252
A double or multiple star system in Eridanus.
Pair AB (297.9″; magnitudes 5.48 and 8.47) 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: TOK 252
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 04598-1016 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | |
| Constellation | Eridanus |
| System type | double star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 04h 59m 50s" |
| Declination (Dec) | -10° 15' 47s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 5.48 |
| Secondary magnitude | 8.47 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 297.9″ |
| Position angle | 221° |
| Discovery year | 1903 |
| Last observed | 2016 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | K0IV+DA2 |
| Number of observations | 9 |
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 TOK 252
TOK 252 Passage Through Night
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Current position of TOK 252
| Time | 01:09 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 50° |
| Azimuth | 108° |
Here you can see the current position of TOK 252 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 TOK 252 Visible Throughout the Year?
TOK 252 will remain visible until April 25, 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 | 21:41 |
| Set | 09:37 |
| Elevation at transit | 78° |
| Transit time | 03:39 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 04h 59m 50s", Dec: -10° 15' 47s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Eridanus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of TOK 252, 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 TOK 252 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when TOK 252 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of TOK 252
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 04h 59m 50s |
| Declination | -10° 15′ 48″ |
| Magnitude | 5.48 |
| Constellation | Eridanus |
| Elevation | 49.8° |
| Azimuth | 107.7° |