SHY 22 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is SHY 22 right now?
SHY 22 is located in the constellation Pictor. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 23° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 4.77.
SHY 22 visibility on 2026-10-26
SHY 22 Visible from before midnight until sunrise
SHY 22 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 99.8% illuminated  | 18:54 | -23° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | -15° |
| SHY 22 rise | 21:58 | |
| SHY 22 transit | 03:49 | 31° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:36 | 27° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 06:00 | 26° |
| Civil sunrise | 06:25 | 23° |
| Sunrise | 06:47 | 21° |
| Moonset | 07:26 | 17° |
| SHY 22 set | 09:39 |
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Star system description: SHY 22
A double or multiple star system in Pictor.
Pair AB (321.6″; magnitudes 4.77 and 9.11) 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: SHY 22
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 05055-5728 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | |
| Constellation | Pictor |
| System type | double star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 05h 05m 30s" |
| Declination (Dec) | -57° 28' 21s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 4.77 |
| Secondary magnitude | 9.11 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 321.6″ |
| Position angle | 155° |
| Discovery year | 1879 |
| Last observed | 2016 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | F7V+K7V |
| Number of observations | 13 |
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 SHY 22
SHY 22 Passage Through Night
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Current position of SHY 22
| Time | 01:10 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 23° |
| Azimuth | 158° |
Here you can see the current position of SHY 22 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 SHY 22 Visible Throughout the Year?
SHY 22 will remain visible until March 10, 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 | 21:54 |
| Set | 09:36 |
| Elevation at transit | 31° |
| Transit time | 03:45 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 05h 05m 30s", Dec: -57° 28' 21s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Pictor |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of SHY 22, 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 SHY 22 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when SHY 22 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of SHY 22
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 05h 05m 31s |
| Declination | -57° 28′ 22″ |
| Magnitude | 4.77 |
| Constellation | Pictor |
| Elevation | 23.1° |
| Azimuth | 158° |