49 Boo Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is 49 Boo right now?
49 Boo is located in the constellation Bootes. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 13° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 3.56.
49 Boo visibility on 2026-11-01
49 Boo Visible from sunset until before midnight
49 Boo rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| 49 Boo transit | 09:07 | 83° |
| Sunset | 13:29 | 38° |
| Civil sunset | 13:58 | 33° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 14:30 | 27° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 15:02 | 21° |
| 49 Boo set | 17:19 | |
Moonrise, 59.7% illuminated  | 18:38 | -9° |
| 49 Boo rise | 00:51 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 01:29 | 5° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 02:01 | 10° |
| Civil sunrise | 02:33 | 15° |
| Sunrise | 03:02 | 20° |
| Moonset | 09:42 | 80° |
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Star system description: 49 Boo
A double or multiple star system in Bootes.
Pair AB (104.7″; magnitudes 3.56 and 7.89) 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: 49 Boo
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 15155+3319 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | 49 Boo |
| Constellation | Bootes |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 15h 15m 30s" |
| Declination (Dec) | 33° 18' 53s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 3.56 |
| Secondary magnitude | 7.89 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 104.7″ |
| Position angle | 78° |
| Discovery year | 1780 |
| Last observed | 2023 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | G8III+G0V |
| Number of observations | 129 |
3 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of 49 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 (binoculars) | 3.56 | 7.89 | 104.7″ | 78° | 2023 |
| AC | 3.56 | 14.30 | 92.7″ | 4° | 2023 |
Notes
- T: Matching parallax and similar proper motion indicate a 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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49 Boo Passage Through Night
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Current position of 49 Boo
| Time | 15:54 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 13° |
| Azimuth | 303° |
Here you can see the current position of 49 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 49 Boo Visible Throughout the Year?
49 Boo will become visible again around November 25 after moving far enough from the Sun.
| Date | Mon, 2 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 15:01 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 01:28 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 27m |
| Rise | 00:51 |
| Set | 17:15 |
| Elevation at transit | 83° |
| Transit time | 09:03 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 15h 15m 30s", Dec: 33° 18' 53s |
| Magnitude | 4 |
| Constellation | Bootes |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of 49 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 49 Boo is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when 49 Boo is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of 49 Boo
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 15h 15m 30s |
| Declination | 33° 18′ 53″ |
| Magnitude | 3.56 |
| Constellation | Bootes |
| Elevation | 12.6° |
| Azimuth | 303.2° |