06462+5927 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is 06462+5927 right now?
06462+5927 is located in the constellation Lynx. Although 06462+5927 is currently 57° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:57 local time. At that moment, 06462+5927 will be 8° above the horizon toward the north.
Twilight begins at 18:57 local time. At that moment, 06462+5927 will be 8° above the horizon toward the north.
06462+5927 visibility on 2026-08-18
06462+5927 Visible all night
06462+5927 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| 06462+5927 is always above the horizon | ||
| 06462+5927 transit | 08:09 | 68° |
Moonrise, 21% illuminated  | 09:49 | 63° |
| Sunset | 17:55 | 11° |
| Civil sunset | 18:24 | 9° |
| Twilight start | 18:57 | 8° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:32 | 7° |
| 06462+5927 is always above the horizon | ||
| Moonset | 20:26 | 7° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 02:51 | 37° |
| Twilight end | 03:26 | 41° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:59 | 46° |
| Sunrise | 04:28 | 49° |
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Star system description: 06462+5927
System 06462+5927 — 5-star system, is located in the constellation Lynx, at coordinates RA: 06h 46m 14s", Dec: 59° 26' 30s.
The primary and secondary magnitudes are 5.44 and 6.00. Their separation is 2.5 arcseconds, at position angle 154°. The magnitude difference is 0.56 magnitudes; the primary is approximately 1.7 times brighter.
Both components are white.
The following technical data come from the Washington Double Star Catalog.
The primary and secondary magnitudes are 5.44 and 6.00. Their separation is 2.5 arcseconds, at position angle 154°. The magnitude difference is 0.56 magnitudes; the primary is approximately 1.7 times brighter.
Both components are white.
The following technical data come from the Washington Double Star Catalog.
Technical details: 06462+5927
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | 06462+5927 |
| System type | 5-star system |
| Primary star | 12 Lyn |
| Right ascension (RA) | 6.77058 (06h 46m 14s") |
| Declination (Dec) | 59.44169 (59° 26' 30s) |
| Primary magnitude | 5.44 |
| Secondary magnitude | 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 |
Components of 06462+5927
| 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 |
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
Finder Chart for 12 Lyn
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| Object name | 12 Lyn |
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| 12 Lyn 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 | 05:33 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 57° |
| Azimuth | 36° |
Here you can see the current position of 06462+5927 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 06462+5927
06462+5927 will remain visible until June 1, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Tue, 18 August 2026 |
| Twilight start | 19:28 |
| Twilight end | 02:44 |
| Twilight duration | 7h 17m |
| Rise | 06462+5927 is always up |
| Set | 06462+5927 is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 68° |
| Transit time | 08:05 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 06h 46m 14s", Dec: 59° 26' 30s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Lynx |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of 06462+5927, 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 06462+5927
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 6.77058° |
| Declination | 59.44169° |
| Magnitude | 5.44 |
| Constellation | Lynx |
| Elevation | 56.7° |
| Azimuth | 35.8° |