Hatysa Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Hatysa right now?
Hatysa is located in the constellation Orion. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 41° toward the east, with an apparent magnitude of 2.77.
Hatysa visibility on 2026-10-26
Hatysa Visible from before midnight until sunrise
Hatysa rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 99.8% illuminated  | 18:54 | -51° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | -35° |
| Hatysa rise | 22:20 | |
| Hatysa transit | 04:19 | 83° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:36 | 69° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 06:00 | 64° |
| Civil sunrise | 06:25 | 58° |
| Sunrise | 06:47 | 52° |
| Moonset | 07:26 | 43° |
| Hatysa set | 10:17 |
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Star system description: Hatysa
A double or multiple star system in Orion.
Pair AB has a measured separation of 11.2″; a telescope may be needed to split it.
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: Hatysa
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 05354-0555 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | ι Ori |
| Constellation | Orion |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 05h 35m 25s" |
| Declination (Dec) | -5° 54' 35s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 2.77 |
| Secondary magnitude | 7.73 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 11.2″ |
| Position angle | 141° |
| Discovery year | 1779 |
| Last observed | 2023 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | +B2V |
| Number of observations | 76 |
4 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of Hatysa
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 | 2.77 | 7.73 | 11.2″ | 141° | 2023 |
| Aa,Ab | 3.00 | 6.30 | 0.2″ | 281° | 2023 |
| AC | 2.77 | 9.81 | 49.3″ | 104° | 2023 |
| BC | 7.73 | 9.81 | 41.1″ | 94° | 2015 |
Notes
- S: Different parallax and proper motion indicate a non-physical pair.
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
Finder Chart for Hatysa
Hatysa Passage Through Night
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Current position of Hatysa
| Time | 01:06 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 41° |
| Azimuth | 99° |
Here you can see the current position of Hatysa 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 Hatysa Visible Throughout the Year?
Hatysa will remain visible until May 4, 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 | 22:16 |
| Set | 10:13 |
| Elevation at transit | 83° |
| Transit time | 04:15 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 05h 35m 25s", Dec: -5° 54' 35s |
| Magnitude | 3 |
| Constellation | Orion |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Hatysa, 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 Hatysa is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Hatysa is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Hatysa
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 05h 35m 26s |
| Declination | -5° 54′ 36″ |
| Magnitude | 2.77 |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | 41.3° |
| Azimuth | 99.1° |