ζ Boo Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is ζ Boo right now?
ζ Boo is located in the constellation Bootes. Although ζ Boo is currently 5° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
ζ Boo visibility on 2026-11-12
ζ Boo Rises at sunrise
ζ Boo rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 7% illuminated  | 08:06 | 41° |
| ζ Boo transit | 11:14 | 76° |
| ζ Boo set | 17:13 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:59 | -26° |
| Moonset | 20:32 | -48° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | -11° |
| ζ Boo rise | 05:11 | |
| Civil sunrise | 05:19 | 2° |
| Sunrise | 05:41 | 7° |
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Star system description: ζ Boo
A double or multiple star system in Bootes.
Pair AB has a measured separation of 0.2″; 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: ζ Boo
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 14411+1344 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | ζ Boo |
| Constellation | Bootes |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 14h 41m 08s" |
| Declination (Dec) | 13° 43' 41s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 4.46 |
| Secondary magnitude | 4.55 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 0.2″ |
| Position angle | 338° |
| Discovery year | 1796 |
| Last observed | 2025 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | A0V+A0V |
| Number of observations | 767 |
3 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of ζ Boo
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 | 4.46 | 4.55 | 0.2″ | 338° | 2025 |
| AB,C | 4.52 | 10.98 | 104.4″ | 261° | 2023 |
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
Finder Chart for ζ Boo
ζ Boo Passage Through Night
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Current position of ζ Boo
| Time | 16:53 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 5° |
| Azimuth | 284° |
Here you can see the current position of ζ Boo 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 ζ Boo Visible Throughout the Year?
ζ Boo will become visible again around December 16 after moving far enough from the Sun.
| Date | Fri, 13 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:56 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:23 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 27m |
| Rise | 05:11 |
| Set | 17:09 |
| Elevation at transit | 76° |
| Transit time | 11:10 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 14h 41m 08s", Dec: 13° 43' 41s |
| Magnitude | 4 |
| Constellation | Bootes |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of ζ Boo, 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 ζ Boo is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when ζ Boo is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of ζ Boo
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 14h 41m 09s |
| Declination | 13° 43′ 42″ |
| Magnitude | 4.46 |
| Constellation | Bootes |
| Elevation | 5° |
| Azimuth | 283.8° |