42 LMi Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is 42 LMi right now?
42 LMi is located in the constellation Leo Minor. Although 42 LMi is currently 69° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
42 LMi visibility on 2026-11-05
42 LMi Visible from before midnight until sunrise
42 LMi rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated  | 22:13 | 29° |
| 42 LMi transit | 03:18 | 81° |
| Moonset | 10:25 | 8° |
| 42 LMi set | 11:16 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 | -17° |
| 42 LMi rise | 19:16 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:34 | 56° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 01:06 | 62° |
| Civil sunrise | 01:38 | 68° |
| Sunrise | 02:08 | 74° |
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Star system description: 42 LMi
A double or multiple star system in Leo Minor.
Pair AC (424.5″; magnitudes 5.34 and 8.31) 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: 42 LMi
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 10459+3041 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | 42 LMi |
| Constellation | Leo Minor |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 10h 45m 51s" |
| Declination (Dec) | 30° 40' 56s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 5.34 |
| Secondary magnitude | 7.78 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 196.4″ |
| Position angle | 174° |
| Discovery year | 1825 |
| Last observed | 2019 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | A1Vn |
| Number of observations | 30 |
3 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of 42 LMi
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 | 5.34 | 7.78 | 196.4″ | 174° | 2019 |
| AC (binoculars) | 5.34 | 8.31 | 424.5″ | 94° | 2016 |
Notes
- S: Different parallax and proper motion indicate a non-physical pair.
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
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42 LMi Passage Through Night
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Current position of 42 LMi
| Time | 04:51 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 69° |
| Azimuth | 251° |
Here you can see the current position of 42 LMi 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 42 LMi Visible Throughout the Year?
42 LMi will remain visible until July 8, 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 | 19:16 |
| Set | 11:12 |
| Elevation at transit | 81° |
| Transit time | 03:14 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 10h 45m 51s", Dec: 30° 40' 56s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Leo Minor |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of 42 LMi, 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 42 LMi is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when 42 LMi is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of 42 LMi
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 10h 45m 52s |
| Declination | 30° 40′ 57″ |
| Magnitude | 5.34 |
| Constellation | Leo Minor |
| Elevation | 68.9° |
| Azimuth | 251.2° |