08437-0714 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is 08437-0714 right now?
08437-0714 is located in the constellation Hydra. Although 08437-0714 is currently 44° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
08437-0714 visibility on 2026-10-18
08437-0714 Visible from early morning until sunrise
08437-0714 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| 08437-0714 transit | 06:06 | 45° |
| 08437-0714 set | 11:43 | |
Moonrise, 34.6% illuminated  | 11:59 | -3° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:54 | -60° |
| Moonset | 21:28 | -35° |
| 08437-0714 rise | 00:26 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:51 | 36° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:22 | 40° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:52 | 42° |
| Sunrise | 05:20 | 44° |
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Star system description: 08437-0714
System 08437-0714 — triple star system, is located in the constellation Hydra, at coordinates RA: 08h 43m 40s", Dec: -7° 14' 01s.
The primary and secondary magnitudes are 4.72 and 8.20. Their separation is 1.2 arcminute, at position angle 310°. The magnitude difference is 3.48 magnitudes; the primary is approximately 24.7 times brighter.
The following technical data come from the Washington Double Star Catalog.
The primary and secondary magnitudes are 4.72 and 8.20. Their separation is 1.2 arcminute, at position angle 310°. The magnitude difference is 3.48 magnitudes; the primary is approximately 24.7 times brighter.
The following technical data come from the Washington Double Star Catalog.
Technical details: 08437-0714
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | 08437-0714 |
| System type | triple star system |
| Primary star | Hya-08437-0714 |
| Right ascension (RA) | 8.72786 (08h 43m 40s") |
| Declination (Dec) | -7.23372 (-7° 14' 01s) |
| Primary magnitude | 4.72 |
| Secondary magnitude | 8.20 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | G1Ib |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 70.2 |
| Position angle | 310° |
| Discovery year | 1782 |
| Last observed | 2015 |
| Primary proper motion (RA, Dec) | -012-001 |
| Secondary proper motion (RA, Dec) | -013-002 |
| Number of observations | 28 |
Components of 08437-0714
| Component | Magnitude | Separation (arcseconds) | Position angle |
| AB | 8.2 | 70.2 | 310 |
| AC | 12.7 | 57.1 | 340 |
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
Finder Chart for 08437-0714
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| Object name | 08437-0714 |
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| 08437-0714 coordinates | 8.72786, -7.23372 |
| Center coordinates | 8.72786, -7.23372 |
08437-0714 Passage Through Night
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Current position of 08437-0714
| Time | 05:28 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 44° |
| Azimuth | 166° |
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When Is 08437-0714 Visible Throughout the Year?
08437-0714 will remain visible until May 15, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sun, 18 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:50 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:45 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 55m |
| Rise | 00:26 |
| Set | 11:39 |
| Elevation at transit | 45° |
| Transit time | 06:03 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 08h 43m 40s", Dec: -7° 14' 01s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Hydra |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of 08437-0714, 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 08437-0714 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when 08437-0714 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of 08437-0714
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 08h 43m 40s |
| Declination | -7° 14′ 01″ |
| Magnitude | 4.72 |
| Constellation | Hydra |
| Elevation | 44.5° |
| Azimuth | 166.4° |