SKF 1444 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is SKF 1444 right now?
SKF 1444 is located in the constellation Puppis. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 17° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 5.85.
SKF 1444 visibility on 2026-11-07
SKF 1444 Visible from before midnight until sunrise
SKF 1444 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 11% illuminated  | 03:18 | 47° |
| Moonset | 15:40 | -50° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | -41° |
| SKF 1444 rise | 22:39 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | 52° |
| SKF 1444 transit | 04:38 | 52° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:53 | 52° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:18 | 51° |
| Sunrise | 05:41 | 49° |
| SKF 1444 set | 10:37 |
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Star system description: SKF 1444
A double or multiple star system in Puppis.
Pair AB (176.6″; magnitudes 5.85 and 8.59) 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: SKF 1444
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 07446-3757 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | |
| Constellation | Puppis |
| System type | double star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 07h 44m 34s" |
| Declination (Dec) | -37° 56' 34s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 5.85 |
| Secondary magnitude | 8.59 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 176.6″ |
| Position angle | 204° |
| Discovery year | 1912 |
| Last observed | 2015 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | B7V+A3V |
| Number of observations | 9 |
Notes
- V: Proper motion indicates a physical pair.
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
Finder Chart for SKF 1444
SKF 1444 Passage Through Night
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Current position of SKF 1444
| Time | 00:06 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 17° |
| Azimuth | 130° |
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When Is SKF 1444 Visible Throughout the Year?
SKF 1444 will remain visible until May 28, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sun, 8 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:55 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:23 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 28m |
| Rise | 22:36 |
| Set | 10:34 |
| Elevation at transit | 52° |
| Transit time | 04:35 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 07h 44m 34s", Dec: -37° 56' 34s |
| Magnitude | 6 |
| Constellation | Puppis |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of SKF 1444, 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 SKF 1444 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when SKF 1444 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of SKF 1444
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 07h 44m 34s |
| Declination | -37° 56′ 35″ |
| Magnitude | 5.85 |
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Elevation | 16.9° |
| Azimuth | 130° |