111 Tau Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is 111 Tau right now?
111 Tau is located in the constellation Taurus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 53° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 5.06.
111 Tau visibility on 2026-11-07
111 Tau Visible from before midnight until sunrise
111 Tau rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 11% illuminated  | 03:18 | 68° |
| Moonset | 15:40 | -64° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | -19° |
| 111 Tau rise | 20:20 | |
| 111 Tau transit | 02:19 | 73° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | 54° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:53 | 48° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:18 | 42° |
| Sunrise | 05:41 | 37° |
| 111 Tau set | 08:18 |
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Star system description: 111 Tau
A double or multiple star system in Taurus.
Pair AC (707.2″; magnitudes 5.06 and 7.88) 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: 111 Tau
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 05244+1723 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | 111 Tau |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 05h 24m 25s" |
| Declination (Dec) | 17° 23' 00s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 5.06 |
| Secondary magnitude | 8.79 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 106.7″ |
| Position angle | 271° |
| Discovery year | 1782 |
| Last observed | 2011 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | F8V |
| Number of observations | 40 |
3 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of 111 Tau
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 | 5.06 | 8.79 | 106.7″ | 271° | 2011 |
| AC (binoculars) | 5.06 | 7.88 | 707.2″ | 252° | 2016 |
Notes
- U: Proper motion indicates a non-physical pair.
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
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111 Tau Passage Through Night
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Current position of 111 Tau
| Time | 00:06 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 53° |
| Azimuth | 60° |
Here you can see the current position of 111 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 111 Tau Visible Throughout the Year?
111 Tau will remain visible until May 1, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sun, 8 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:55 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:23 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 28m |
| Rise | 20:16 |
| Set | 08:14 |
| Elevation at transit | 73° |
| Transit time | 02:15 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 05h 24m 25s", Dec: 17° 23' 00s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of 111 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 111 Tau is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when 111 Tau is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of 111 Tau
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 05h 24m 25s |
| Declination | 17° 23′ 01″ |
| Magnitude | 5.06 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | 52.9° |
| Azimuth | 60.3° |