χ¹ Hya Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is χ¹ Hya right now?
χ¹ Hya is located in the constellation Hydra. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
χ¹ Hya visibility on 2026-11-01
χ¹ Hya Visible from early morning until sunrise
χ¹ Hya rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| χ¹ Hya transit | 08:22 | 63° |
| χ¹ Hya set | 14:21 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | -56° |
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated  | 00:12 | -28° |
| χ¹ Hya rise | 02:19 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:29 | 28° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:53 | 34° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:18 | 39° |
| Sunrise | 05:41 | 43° |
| Moonset | 12:38 | 22° |
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Star system description: χ¹ Hya
A double or multiple star system in Hydra.
Pair AD (507.3″; magnitudes 4.96 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: χ¹ Hya
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 11053-2718 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | χ¹ Hya |
| Constellation | Hydra |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 11h 05m 20s" |
| Declination (Dec) | -27° 17' 36s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 5.70 |
| Secondary magnitude | 5.70 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 0.1″ |
| Position angle | 56° |
| Discovery year | 1927 |
| Last observed | 2023 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | F3IV |
| Number of observations | 77 |
4 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of χ¹ Hya
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 | 5.70 | 5.70 | 0.1″ | 56° | 2023 |
| AC | 4.96 | 6.10 | 18″ | 46° | 1960 |
| AD (naked eye) (binoculars) | 4.96 | 5.70 | 507.3″ | 88° | 2015 |
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
Finder Chart for χ¹ Hya
χ¹ Hya Passage Through Night
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Current position of χ¹ Hya
| Time | 18:02 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -47° |
| Azimuth | 228° |
Here you can see the current position of χ¹ Hya 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 χ¹ Hya Visible Throughout the Year?
χ¹ Hya will remain visible until July 21, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Mon, 2 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:54 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:24 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 29m |
| Rise | 02:19 |
| Set | 14:17 |
| Elevation at transit | 63° |
| Transit time | 08:18 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 11h 05m 20s", Dec: -27° 17' 36s |
| Magnitude | 6 |
| Constellation | Hydra |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of χ¹ Hya, 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 χ¹ Hya is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when χ¹ Hya is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of χ¹ Hya
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 11h 05m 20s |
| Declination | -27° 17′ 37″ |
| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Constellation | Hydra |
| Elevation | -46.9° |
| Azimuth | 227.8° |