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This Earth map lets you select the observer’s location used to calculate the bearing and elevation of celestial objects. The selected point determines how the sky, rise and set times, and object positions are shown.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Where is 16278-0822 right now?

16278-0822 is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. Although 16278-0822 is currently 44° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:24 local time. At that moment, 16278-0822 will be 37° above the horizon toward the south-west.

Track 16278-0822 Position Throughout the Night

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Shift the map to change the time and observe 16278-0822 changing position in the night sky.

Where and When to Look for 16278-0822 Tonight

The best observable position of 16278-0822 is near 18:00: 39° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.

How 16278-0822 Moves Across the Sky

During this observing period, 16278-0822 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 39° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of 16278-0822

ConstellationOphiuchus
Elevation37°
Directionsouth-west (217°)
Magnitude4.7

16278-0822 Passage Through Night

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Current position of 16278-0822

Time18:24
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Elevation37°
Azimuth217°
Here you can see the current position of 16278-0822 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.

16278-0822 Position by Hour

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TimeElevationAzimuthDirectionVisibilityRADec
Sep 7, 12:0013°111°south-eastDaylight16h 27m−08° 22′
Sep 7, 13:0023°122°south-eastDaylight16h 27m−08° 22′
Sep 7, 14:0033°135°south-eastDaylight16h 27m−08° 22′
Sep 7, 15:0040°151°south-eastDaylight16h 27m−08° 22′
Sep 7, 16:0044°171°southDaylight16h 27m−08° 22′
Sep 7, 17:0044°191°south-westDaylight16h 27m−08° 22′
Sep 7, 18:0039°210°south-westBest view16h 27m−08° 22′
Sep 7, 19:0032°226°south-westVisible16h 27m−08° 22′
Sep 7, 20:0022°239°south-westVisible16h 27m−08° 22′
Sep 7, 21:0012°250°south-westVisible16h 27m−08° 22′
Sep 7, 22:000°259°westVery low16h 27m−08° 22′
Sep 7, 23:00-12°268°westBelow horizon16h 27m−08° 22′
Sep 8, 00:00-24°278°westBelow horizon16h 27m−08° 22′
Sep 8, 01:00-35°288°north-westBelow horizon16h 27m−08° 22′
Sep 8, 02:00-46°302°north-westBelow horizon16h 27m−08° 22′
Sep 8, 03:00-55°321°north-westBelow horizon16h 27m−08° 22′
Sep 8, 03:14 — Astronomical night ends-57°327°north-westBelow horizon16h 27m−08° 22′
Sep 8, 03:46 — Twilight end-60°341°north-westBelow horizon16h 27m−08° 22′
Sep 8, 04:00-60°347°north-westBelow horizon16h 27m−08° 22′
Sep 8, 04:17 — Civil sunrise-61°356°northBelow horizon16h 27m−08° 22′
Sep 8, 04:45 — Sunrise-61°10°northBelow horizon16h 27m−08° 22′
Sep 8, 05:00-60°17°north-eastBelow horizon16h 27m−08° 22′
Sep 8, 06:00-54°43°north-eastBelow horizon16h 27m−08° 22′
Sep 8, 07:00-45°60°north-eastBelow horizon16h 27m−08° 22′
Sep 8, 08:00-34°73°north-eastBelow horizon16h 27m−08° 22′
Sep 8, 09:00-22°84°eastBelow horizon16h 27m−08° 22′
Sep 8, 10:00-10°93°eastBelow horizon16h 27m−08° 22′
Sep 8, 11:002°102°south-eastDaylight16h 27m−08° 22′
Sep 8, 12:0013°112°south-eastDaylight16h 27m−08° 22′