ι Cnc Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is ι Cnc right now?
ι Cnc is located in the constellation Cancer. Although ι Cnc is currently 20° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
ι Cnc visibility on 2026-10-31
ι Cnc Visible from before midnight until sunrise
ι Cnc rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 15:02 | -21° |
Moonrise, 59.7% illuminated  | 18:38 | -1° |
| ι Cnc rise | 18:47 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 01:29 | 72° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 02:01 | 77° |
| Civil sunrise | 02:33 | 79° |
| ι Cnc transit | 02:35 | 79° |
| Sunrise | 03:02 | 78° |
| Moonset | 09:42 | 6° |
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Star system description: ι Cnc
A double or multiple star system in Cancer.
No reliable observing recommendation is available for the measured pair.
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: ι Cnc
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 08467+2846 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | ι Cnc |
| Constellation | Cancer |
| System type | double star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 08h 46m 41s" |
| Declination (Dec) | 28° 45' 35s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 4.13 |
| Secondary magnitude | 5.99 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 30.5″ |
| Position angle | 308° |
| Discovery year | 1777 |
| Last observed | 2022 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | G8III+A2V |
| Number of observations | 134 |
Notes
- T: Matching parallax and similar proper motion indicate 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 ι Cnc
ι Cnc Passage Through Night
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Current position of ι Cnc
| Time | 08:28 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 20° |
| Azimuth | 291° |
Here you can see the current position of ι Cnc 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.
When Is ι Cnc Visible Throughout the Year?
ι Cnc will remain visible until June 8, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sun, 1 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 14:58 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 01:23 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 25m |
| Rise | 18:47 |
| Set | 10:23 |
| Elevation at transit | 79° |
| Transit time | 02:35 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 08h 46m 41s", Dec: 28° 45' 35s |
| Magnitude | 4 |
| Constellation | Cancer |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of ι Cnc, 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 ι Cnc is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when ι Cnc is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of ι Cnc
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 08h 46m 42s |
| Declination | 28° 45′ 36″ |
| Magnitude | 4.13 |
| Constellation | Cancer |
| Elevation | 19.7° |
| Azimuth | 291.5° |