γ Lep Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is γ Lep right now?
γ Lep is located in the constellation Lepus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 48° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 3.64.
γ Lep visibility on 2026-11-10
γ Lep Visible from before midnight until sunrise
γ Lep rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 0.3% illuminated  | 05:34 | 40° |
| Moonset | 17:59 | -34° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:59 | -21° |
| γ Lep rise | 20:28 | |
| γ Lep transit | 02:27 | 68° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | 53° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:53 | 48° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:18 | 43° |
| Sunrise | 05:41 | 38° |
| γ Lep set | 08:26 |
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Star system description: γ Lep
A double or multiple star system in Lepus.
Pair AB (95.5″; magnitudes 3.64 and 6.28) 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: γ Lep
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 05445-2227 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | γ Lep |
| Constellation | Lepus |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 05h 44m 27s" |
| Declination (Dec) | -22° 26' 54s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 3.64 |
| Secondary magnitude | 6.28 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 95.5″ |
| Position angle | 349° |
| Discovery year | 1800 |
| Last observed | 2019 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | F6V+K2V |
| Number of observations | 48 |
3 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of γ Lep
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 (binoculars) | 3.64 | 6.28 | 95.5″ | 349° | 2019 |
| BC | 6.28 | 11.37 | 119.1″ | 10° | 2016 |
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
Finder Chart for γ Lep
γ Lep Passage Through Night
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Current position of γ Lep
| Time | 00:02 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 48° |
| Azimuth | 125° |
Here you can see the current position of γ Lep 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 γ Lep Visible Throughout the Year?
γ Lep will remain visible until May 5, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Wed, 11 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:56 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:23 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 27m |
| Rise | 20:24 |
| Set | 08:22 |
| Elevation at transit | 68° |
| Transit time | 02:23 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 05h 44m 27s", Dec: -22° 26' 54s |
| Magnitude | 4 |
| Constellation | Lepus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of γ Lep, 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 γ Lep is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when γ Lep is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of γ Lep
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 05h 44m 28s |
| Declination | -22° 26′ 54″ |
| Magnitude | 3.64 |
| Constellation | Lepus |
| Elevation | 48.1° |
| Azimuth | 124.9° |