Double Star 06462+5927 Observation Details
06462+5927 Daily Motion
06462+5927 is circumpolar, never setting below the horizon and always visible in the night sky from your location. However, it will change its position significantly, moving 61 degrees over time. You can find the best times to observe 06462+5927, when it reaches its highest elevation, in the annual motion section.06462+5927 will be visible until June, 3, 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.
06462+5927 Visibility Timetable on July 30
06462+5927 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| 06462+5927 is always above the horizon | ||
| Moon Rise, 23.8% illuminated | 11:28 | 70° |
| 06462+5927 transit | 11:48 | 71° |
| Sunset | 20:46 | 16° |
| Civil sunset | 21:18 | 14° |
| Astrosession begin | 22:37 | 10° |
| 06462+5927 is always above the horizon | ||
| Moon Set | 23:16 | 10° |
| Astrosession end | 04:39 | 26° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:58 | 35° |
| Sunrise | 06:30 | 39° |
Track 06462+5927 Position Throughout the Night
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06462+5927 Star System Description
06462+5927 is 5-star Star System located in constellation Lynx at coordinates RA: 06h 46m 14s", Dec: 59° 26' 30s.
The primary component has a magnitude of 5.44, while the secondary component has a magnitude of 6.00. They are separated by 2.5 arcseconds at a position angle of 154 degrees. The brightness difference between the two components is 0.56 magnitudes, with the primary component being approximately 1.7 times brighter than the secondary.
The primary and secondary stars are both 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.
The primary component has a magnitude of 5.44, while the secondary component has a magnitude of 6.00. They are separated by 2.5 arcseconds at a position angle of 154 degrees. The brightness difference between the two components is 0.56 magnitudes, with the primary component being approximately 1.7 times brighter than the secondary.
The primary and secondary stars are both 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 06462+5927
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Star System Identifier | 06462+5927 |
| System Type | 5-star Star System |
| Primary Star | 12 Lyn |
| Right Ascension (RA) | 6.77058 (06h 46m 14s") |
| Declination (Dec) | 59.44169 (59° 26' 30s) |
| Magnitude (Primary) | 5.44 |
| Magnitude (Secondary) | 6.00 |
| Spectral Type (Primary/Secondary) | A3V+A1IV (white/white) |
| Separation (Arcseconds) | 2.5 |
| Position Angle | 154° |
| Discovery Year | 1825 |
| Last Observed | 2021 |
| Primary Proper Motion (Ra, Dec) | -026-017 |
| Secondary Proper Motion (Ra, Dec) | -026-017 |
| Number of Observations | 411 |
06462+5927 Components
| Component | Magnitude | Separation (arcseconds) | Position Angle |
| AB | 6.00 | 2.5 | 154 |
| AC | 7.05 | 9.4 | 303 |
| AD | 10.5 | 170.0 | 256 |
| BC | 7.05 | 11.5 | 312 |
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 12 Lyn
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| Object name | 06462+5927 |
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| 06462+5927 coordinates | 6.77058, 59.44169 |
| Center coordinates | 6.77058, 59.44169 |
06462+5927 Passage Through Night
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Current position of 06462+5927
| Time | 00:47 |
| Latitude | 39.9625 |
| Longitude | -83.0061 |
| 06462+5927 elevation | 10° |
| 06462+5927 Azimuth | -8° |
Here you can see the current position of the 06462+5927 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the 06462+5927's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of 06462+5927
| Date | Thu, 31 July 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 22:36 |
| Twighlight end | 04:39 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 3m |
| Rise | 06462+5927 is always up |
| Set | 06462+5927 is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 71° |
| Transit time | 11:40 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 06h 46m 14s", Dec: 59° 26' 30s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Lynx |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 06462+5927, 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 06462+5927 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.
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 06462+5927 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.