06041+2316 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is 06041+2316 right now?
06041+2316 is located in the constellation Gemini. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 46° toward the east, with an apparent magnitude of 4.77.
06041+2316 visibility on 2026-08-21
06041+2316 Visible from early morning until sunrise
06041+2316 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 49% illuminated  | 12:56 | 17° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:27 | -29° |
| Moonset | 22:12 | -16° |
| 06041+2316 rise | 23:56 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 02:54 | 34° |
| Twilight end | 03:29 | 41° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:01 | 47° |
| Sunrise | 04:30 | 53° |
| 06041+2316 transit | 07:11 | 76° |
Track 06041+2316 Position Throughout the Night
← 21 August 2026 →
| Time | |
| Altitude | |
| Azimuth |
Shift the map to change the time and observe 06041+2316 changing position in the night sky.
Star system description: 06041+2316
System 06041+2316 — triple star system, is located in the constellation Gemini, at coordinates RA: 06h 04m 07s", Dec: 23° 15' 49s.
The primary and secondary magnitudes are 4.77 and 5.50. Their separation is 0.2 arcseconds, at position angle 187°. The magnitude difference is 0.73 magnitudes; the primary is approximately 2 times brighter.
The following technical data come from the Washington Double Star Catalog.
The primary and secondary magnitudes are 4.77 and 5.50. Their separation is 0.2 arcseconds, at position angle 187°. The magnitude difference is 0.73 magnitudes; the primary is approximately 2 times brighter.
The following technical data come from the Washington Double Star Catalog.
Technical details: 06041+2316
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | 06041+2316 |
| System type | triple star system |
| Primary star | 1 Gem |
| Right ascension (RA) | 6.06867 (06h 04m 07s") |
| Declination (Dec) | 23.26364 (23° 15' 49s) |
| Primary magnitude | 4.77 |
| Secondary magnitude | 5.50 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | G7III |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 0.2 |
| Position angle | 187° |
| Discovery year | 1948 |
| Last observed | 2008 |
| Primary proper motion (RA, Dec) | -008-100 |
| Secondary proper motion (RA, Dec) | |
| Number of observations | 145 |
Components of 06041+2316
| Component | Magnitude | Separation (arcseconds) | Position angle |
| AB | 5.50 | 0.2 | 187 |
| AC | 13.5 | 94.2 | 27 |
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
Finder Chart for 1 Gem
Double-click to unlock the map.
| Object name | 1 Gem |
| Field of view | |
| Limiting magnitude | |
| 1 Gem coordinates | 6.06867, 23.26364 |
| Center coordinates | 6.06867, 23.26364 |
06041+2316 Passage Through Night
Double-click to unlock the map.
Current position of 06041+2316
| Time | 03:58 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 46° |
| Azimuth | 94° |
Here you can see the current position of 06041+2316 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.
Annual motion of 06041+2316
06041+2316 will remain visible until May 5, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Fri, 21 August 2026 |
| Twilight start | 19:23 |
| Twilight end | 02:48 |
| Twilight duration | 7h 25m |
| Rise | 23:56 |
| Set | 14:27 |
| Elevation at transit | 76° |
| Transit time | 07:11 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 06h 04m 07s", Dec: 23° 15' 49s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Gemini |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of 06041+2316, 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 view detailed visibility information in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of 06041+2316
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 6.06867° |
| Declination | 23.26364° |
| Magnitude | 4.77 |
| Constellation | Gemini |
| Elevation | 45.6° |
| Azimuth | 94° |