SHY 204 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is SHY 204 right now?
SHY 204 is located in the constellation Cancer. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 9° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 5.24.
SHY 204 visibility on 2026-11-09
SHY 204 Visible from before midnight until sunrise
SHY 204 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 1.8% illuminated  | 01:36 | 65° |
| Moonset | 11:40 | -30° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:54 | -34° |
| SHY 204 rise | 18:22 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:37 | 64° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 01:09 | 65° |
| SHY 204 transit | 01:14 | 65° |
| Civil sunrise | 01:41 | 65° |
| Sunrise | 02:11 | 62° |
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Star system description: SHY 204
A double or multiple star system in Cancer.
Pair AB (975.6″; magnitudes 5.24 and 5.70) is the naked-eye candidate in the catalog model. Seeing both stars separately depends on sky and eyesight.
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: SHY 204
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 08572+1519 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | |
| Constellation | Cancer |
| System type | double star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 08h 57m 14s" |
| Declination (Dec) | 15° 19' 21s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 5.24 |
| Secondary magnitude | 5.70 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 975.6″ |
| Position angle | 17° |
| Discovery year | 1903 |
| Last observed | 2016 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | A5III+F0 |
| 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 SHY 204
SHY 204 Passage Through Night
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Current position of SHY 204
| Time | 19:12 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 9° |
| Azimuth | 78° |
Here you can see the current position of SHY 204 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 SHY 204 Visible Throughout the Year?
SHY 204 will remain visible until June 1, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Tue, 10 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:53 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:32 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 35h 39m |
| Rise | 18:18 |
| Set | 08:02 |
| Elevation at transit | 65° |
| Transit time | 01:10 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 08h 57m 14s", Dec: 15° 19' 21s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Cancer |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of SHY 204, 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 SHY 204 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when SHY 204 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of SHY 204
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 08h 57m 15s |
| Declination | 15° 19′ 22″ |
| Magnitude | 5.24 |
| Constellation | Cancer |
| Elevation | 9.3° |
| Azimuth | 77.7° |