HJ 3982 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is HJ 3982 right now?
HJ 3982 is located in the constellation Puppis. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
HJ 3982 visibility on 2026-11-01
HJ 3982 Visible from before midnight until sunrise
HJ 3982 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | -48° |
| HJ 3982 rise | 22:50 | |
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated  | 00:12 | 18° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:29 | 61° |
| HJ 3982 transit | 04:49 | 62° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:53 | 62° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:18 | 61° |
| Sunrise | 05:41 | 59° |
| HJ 3982 set | 10:48 | |
| Moonset | 12:38 | -24° |
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Star system description: HJ 3982
A double or multiple star system in Puppis.
Pair AD (530.5″; magnitudes 4.62 and 7.88) is the binocular candidate in the catalog model. Actual resolution depends on magnification and stability.
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: HJ 3982
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 07354-2822 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | |
| Constellation | Puppis |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 07h 35m 22s" |
| Declination (Dec) | -28° 22' 09s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 4.64 |
| Secondary magnitude | 9.13 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 36.9″ |
| Position angle | 141° |
| Discovery year | 1896 |
| Last observed | 2009 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | B8V |
| Number of observations | 10 |
5 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of HJ 3982
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 | 4.64 | 9.13 | 36.9″ | 141° | 2009 |
| Aa,Ab | 5.10 | 6.90 | 0.1″ | 158° | 2023 |
| AD (binoculars) | 4.62 | 7.88 | 530.5″ | 209° | 1999 |
| BC | 9.13 | 10.44 | 43.3″ | 130° | 2015 |
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
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HJ 3982 Passage Through Night
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Current position of HJ 3982
| Time | 18:02 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -57° |
| Azimuth | 151° |
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When Is HJ 3982 Visible Throughout the Year?
HJ 3982 will remain visible until May 30, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Mon, 2 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:54 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:24 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 29m |
| Rise | 22:46 |
| Set | 10:44 |
| Elevation at transit | 62° |
| Transit time | 04:45 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 07h 35m 22s", Dec: -28° 22' 09s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Puppis |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of HJ 3982, 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 HJ 3982 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when HJ 3982 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of HJ 3982
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 07h 35m 23s |
| Declination | -28° 22′ 09″ |
| Magnitude | 4.64 |
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Elevation | -56.9° |
| Azimuth | 150.5° |