40 Lyn Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is 40 Lyn right now?
40 Lyn is located in the constellation LYNX. Although 40 Lyn is currently 54° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
40 Lyn visibility on 2026-11-05
40 Lyn Visible from before midnight until sunrise
40 Lyn rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated  | 22:13 | 46° |
| Moonset | 10:25 | -2° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 | -16° |
| 40 Lyn rise | 17:31 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:34 | 74° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 01:06 | 80° |
| Civil sunrise | 01:38 | 84° |
| 40 Lyn transit | 01:50 | 84° |
| Sunrise | 02:08 | 83° |
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Star system description: 40 Lyn
A double or multiple star system in Lynx.
Pair AB (222.7″; magnitudes 3.29 and 8.83) 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: 40 Lyn
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 09213+3426 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | 40 Lyn |
| Constellation | Lynx |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 09h 21m 03s" |
| Declination (Dec) | 34° 23' 33s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 3.29 |
| Secondary magnitude | 8.83 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 222.7″ |
| Position angle | 42° |
| Discovery year | 1823 |
| Last observed | 2017 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | K7IIIab |
| Number of observations | 20 |
3 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of 40 Lyn
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 (binoculars) | 3.29 | 8.83 | 222.7″ | 42° | 2017 |
| BC | 8.83 | 11.10 | 16.6″ | 313° | 2017 |
Notes
- U: Proper motion indicates a non-physical pair.
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
Finder Chart for 40 Lyn
40 Lyn Passage Through Night
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Current position of 40 Lyn
| Time | 04:51 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 54° |
| Azimuth | 275° |
Here you can see the current position of 40 Lyn 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 40 Lyn Visible Throughout the Year?
40 Lyn will remain visible until June 19, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Fri, 6 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:53 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:28 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 35m |
| Rise | 17:31 |
| Set | 10:08 |
| Elevation at transit | 84° |
| Transit time | 01:50 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 09h 21m 03s", Dec: 34° 23' 33s |
| Magnitude | 3 |
| Constellation | Lynx |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of 40 Lyn, 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 40 Lyn is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when 40 Lyn is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of 40 Lyn
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 09h 21m 03s |
| Declination | 34° 23′ 33″ |
| Magnitude | 3.29 |
| Constellation | Lynx |
| Elevation | 54.5° |
| Azimuth | 275.4° |