PZ 3 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is PZ 3 right now?
PZ 3 is located in the constellation VELA. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
PZ 3 visibility on 2026-11-07
PZ 3 Visible from early morning until sunrise
PZ 3 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 11% illuminated  | 03:18 | 19° |
| PZ 3 transit | 07:29 | 45° |
| PZ 3 set | 13:28 | |
| Moonset | 15:40 | -23° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | -44° |
| PZ 3 rise | 01:26 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | 30° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:53 | 34° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:18 | 37° |
| Sunrise | 05:41 | 39° |
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Star system description: PZ 3
A double or multiple star system in Vela.
Pair AB has a measured separation of 13.7″; a telescope may be needed to split it.
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: PZ 3
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 10320-4504 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | |
| Constellation | Vela |
| System type | double star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 10h 31m 57s" |
| Declination (Dec) | -45° 04' 00s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 5.64 |
| Secondary magnitude | 5.97 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 13.7″ |
| Position angle | 218° |
| Discovery year | 1826 |
| Last observed | 2015 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | B8 |
| Number of observations | 41 |
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
Finder Chart for PZ 3
PZ 3 Passage Through Night
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Current position of PZ 3
| Time | 00:06 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -14° |
| Azimuth | 137° |
Here you can see the current position of PZ 3 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 PZ 3 Visible Throughout the Year?
PZ 3 will remain visible until July 2, 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 | 01:22 |
| Set | 13:20 |
| Elevation at transit | 45° |
| Transit time | 07:21 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 10h 31m 57s", Dec: -45° 04' 00s |
| Magnitude | 6 |
| Constellation | Vela |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of PZ 3, 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 PZ 3 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when PZ 3 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of PZ 3
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 10h 31m 57s |
| Declination | -45° 04′ 00″ |
| Magnitude | 5.64 |
| Constellation | Vela |
| Elevation | -14.1° |
| Azimuth | 136.9° |