70 Vir Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is 70 Vir right now?
70 Vir is located in the constellation Virgo. Although 70 Vir is currently 62° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
70 Vir visibility on 2026-11-03
70 Vir Visible from morning twilight until sunrise
70 Vir rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 37.5% illuminated  | 01:03 | -52° |
| 70 Vir transit | 10:37 | 76° |
| Moonset | 13:27 | 46° |
| 70 Vir set | 16:36 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | -34° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | -1° |
| 70 Vir rise | 04:34 | |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:53 | 5° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:18 | 11° |
| Sunrise | 05:41 | 16° |
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Star system description: 70 Vir
A double or multiple star system in Virgo.
Pair AB (268.6″; magnitudes 5.04 and 8.69) 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: 70 Vir
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 13284+1347 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | 70 Vir |
| Constellation | Virgo |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 13h 28m 25s" |
| Declination (Dec) | 13° 46' 43s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 5.04 |
| Secondary magnitude | 8.69 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 268.6″ |
| Position angle | 127° |
| Discovery year | 1852 |
| Last observed | 2002 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | G2V+K0II |
| Number of observations | 16 |
5 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of 70 Vir
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) | 5.04 | 8.69 | 268.6″ | 127° | 2002 |
| AC | 5.04 | 11.66 | 310.8″ | 271° | 2001 |
| AD | 5.00 | 16.40 | 2.9″ | 241° | 2001 |
| AE | 3.50 | 14.36 | 42.8″ | 187° | 1998 |
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.
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70 Vir Passage Through Night
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Current position of 70 Vir
| Time | 12:17 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 62° |
| Azimuth | 300° |
Here you can see the current position of 70 Vir 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 70 Vir Visible Throughout the Year?
70 Vir will become visible again around November 30 after moving far enough from the Sun.
| Date | Wed, 4 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:55 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:24 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 29m |
| Rise | 04:34 |
| Set | 16:32 |
| Elevation at transit | 76° |
| Transit time | 10:33 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 13h 28m 25s", Dec: 13° 46' 43s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Virgo |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of 70 Vir, 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 70 Vir is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when 70 Vir is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of 70 Vir
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 13h 28m 26s |
| Declination | 13° 46′ 44″ |
| Magnitude | 5.04 |
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Elevation | 61.6° |
| Azimuth | 300° |