Double Star 06288-0702 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is 06288-0702 right now?
06288-0702 is located in the constellation Monoceros. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 44 degrees, 06288-0702 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:29 local time, and at that moment, 06288-0702 will appear at an altitude of 40 degrees toward the southeast.
Twilight begins at 18:29 local time, and at that moment, 06288-0702 will appear at an altitude of 40 degrees toward the southeast.
06288-0702 Visibility on April 03
06288-0702 is visible from sunset through most of the night
06288-0702 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| 06288-0702 rise | 11:13 | |
| 06288-0702 transit | 16:50 | 46° |
| Sunset | 17:30 | 45° |
| Civil sunset | 17:57 | 43° |
Moon Rise, 99.1% illuminated  | 18:32 | 40° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:01 | 36° |
| 06288-0702 set | 22:28 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:20 | -54° |
| Moon Set | 05:20 | -59° |
| 06288-0702 rise | 11:09 |
Track 06288-0702 Position Throughout the Night
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06288-0702 Star System Description
06288-0702 is 6-star Star System located in constellation Monoceros at coordinates RA: 06h 28m 49s", Dec: -7° 01' 59s.
The primary component has a magnitude of 4.62, while the secondary component has a magnitude of 5.00. They are separated by 6.9 arcseconds at a position angle of 130 degrees. The brightness difference between the two components is 0.38 magnitudes, with the primary component being approximately 1.4 times brighter than the secondary.
The primary and secondary stars are both blue-white in color
Below is a table with star system details from the Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. This catalog is a comprehensive source of information on double and multiple star systems, providing key data on the positions, magnitudes, and separations of stellar components.
T: Statistically the same parallax within the errors and similar proper motion or other technique indicates that this pair is physical.
The primary component has a magnitude of 4.62, while the secondary component has a magnitude of 5.00. They are separated by 6.9 arcseconds at a position angle of 130 degrees. The brightness difference between the two components is 0.38 magnitudes, with the primary component being approximately 1.4 times brighter than the secondary.
The primary and secondary stars are both blue-white in color
Below is a table with star system details from the Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. This catalog is a comprehensive source of information on double and multiple star systems, providing key data on the positions, magnitudes, and separations of stellar components.
Technical Details of Star System 06288-0702
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Star System Identifier | 06288-0702 |
| System Type | 6-star Star System |
| Primary Star | bet Mon |
| Right Ascension (RA) | 6.48028 (06h 28m 49s") |
| Declination (Dec) | -7.03306 (-7° 01' 59s) |
| Magnitude (Primary) | 4.62 |
| Magnitude (Secondary) | 5.00 |
| Spectral Type (Primary/Secondary) | B4V+B2V (blue-white/blue-white) |
| Separation (Arcseconds) | 6.9 |
| Position Angle | 130° |
| Discovery Year | 1822 |
| Last Observed | 2022 |
| Primary Proper Motion (Ra, Dec) | -007-003 |
| Secondary Proper Motion (Ra, Dec) | -008-002 |
| Number of Observations | 139 |
06288-0702 Components
| Component | Magnitude | Separation (arcseconds) | Position Angle |
| AB | 5.00 | 6.9 | 130 |
| AC | 5.39 | 9.0 | 139 |
| AD | 12.1 | 25.8 | 56 |
| BC | 5.32 | 3.2 | 101 |
| Ca,Cb | . | 0.3 | 141 |
Notes
The data presented in this table is sourced from the Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog, a comprehensive repository of double and multiple star system information maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory. We thank the WDS team for their continued efforts in providing accurate and detailed astronomical data.
Finder Chart for bet Mon
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| Object name | 06288-0702 |
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| 06288-0702 coordinates | 6.48028, -7.03306 |
| Center coordinates | 6.48028, -7.03306 |
06288-0702 Passage Through Night
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Current position of 06288-0702
| Time | 17:42 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| 06288-0702 elevation | 44° |
| 06288-0702 Azimuth | 162° |
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Annual motion of 06288-0702
06288-0702 will be visible until April, 19, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
| Date | Sat, 4 April 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:01 |
| Twighlight end | 03:17 |
| Twighlight duration | 8h 17m |
| Rise | 11:09 |
| Set | 22:24 |
| Elevation at transit | 46° |
| Transit time | 16:47 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 06h 28m 49s", Dec: -7° 01' 59s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Monoceros |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 06288-0702, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the 06288-0702 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the 06288-0702 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of 06288-0702
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 6.48028° |
| Declination | -7.03306° |
| Magnitude | 4.62 |
| Constellation | Monoceros |
| Elevation | 44° |
| Azimuth | 162° |