ENG 26 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is ENG 26 right now?
ENG 26 is located in the constellation Orion. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 45° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 5.77.
ENG 26 visibility on 2026-11-06
ENG 26 Visible from before midnight until sunrise
ENG 26 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated  | 22:13 | 54° |
| Moonset | 10:25 | -45° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 | -27° |
| ENG 26 rise | 16:30 | |
| ENG 26 transit | 22:46 | 55° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:34 | 48° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 01:06 | 43° |
| Civil sunrise | 01:38 | 38° |
| Sunrise | 02:08 | 33° |
| ENG 26 set | 05:03 |
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Star system description: ENG 26
A double or multiple star system in Orion.
No reliable observing recommendation is available for the measured pair.
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: ENG 26
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 06173+0506 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | |
| Constellation | Orion |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 06h 17m 16s" |
| Declination (Dec) | 05° 06' 00s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 5.77 |
| Secondary magnitude | 9.99 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 178.7″ |
| Position angle | 240° |
| Discovery year | 1891 |
| Last observed | 2011 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | F9V |
| Number of observations | 11 |
7 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of ENG 26
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 | 5.77 | 9.99 | 178.7″ | 240° | 2011 |
| Aa,Ab | 5.77 | 11.10 | 0.7″ | 84° | 2025 |
| AC | 5.77 | 11.30 | 43″ | 242° | 2010 |
| AD | 5.77 | 11.30 | 67.9″ | 210° | 2010 |
| AE | 5.77 | 14.04 | 103″ | 307° | 2000 |
| Ea,Eb | 12.10 | 14.90 | 0.5″ | 157° | 2023 |
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.
Finder Chart for ENG 26
ENG 26 Passage Through Night
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Current position of ENG 26
| Time | 20:43 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 45° |
| Azimuth | 133° |
Here you can see the current position of ENG 26 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 ENG 26 Visible Throughout the Year?
ENG 26 will remain visible until April 24, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sat, 7 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:52 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:29 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 37m |
| Rise | 16:26 |
| Set | 04:59 |
| Elevation at transit | 55° |
| Transit time | 22:42 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 06h 17m 16s", Dec: 05° 06' 00s |
| Magnitude | 6 |
| Constellation | Orion |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of ENG 26, 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 ENG 26 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when ENG 26 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of ENG 26
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 06h 17m 16s |
| Declination | 05° 06′ 00″ |
| Magnitude | 5.77 |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | 45.3° |
| Azimuth | 133° |