70 Her Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is 70 Her right now?
70 Her is located in the constellation Hercules. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
70 Her visibility on 2026-11-05
70 Her Visible from sunset until before midnight
70 Her rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 27.3% illuminated  | 21:13 | -25° |
| 70 Her transit | 09:56 | 75° |
| Moonset | 10:02 | 74° |
| Sunset | 12:24 | 55° |
| Civil sunset | 12:54 | 50° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 13:26 | 44° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:58 | 38° |
| 70 Her set | 17:25 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:33 | -16° |
| 70 Her rise | 02:24 |
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Star system description: 70 Her
A double or multiple star system in Hercules.
Pair AB (223.3″; magnitudes 5.12 and 9.33) 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 Her
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 17209+2430 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | 70 Her |
| Constellation | Hercules |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 17h 20m 54s" |
| Declination (Dec) | 24° 29' 57s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 5.12 |
| Secondary magnitude | 9.33 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 223.3″ |
| Position angle | 56° |
| Discovery year | 1879 |
| Last observed | 2023 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | A2V |
| Number of observations | 24 |
5 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of 70 Her
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) | 5.12 | 9.33 | 223.3″ | 56° | 2023 |
| AC | 5.12 | 12.58 | 240.3″ | 20° | 2015 |
| AD | 5.12 | 10.76 | 221.7″ | 223° | 2020 |
| AE | 5.12 | 11.32 | 549.7″ | 29° | 2010 |
| BC | 9.33 | 12.58 | 146.5″ | 314° | 2015 |
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
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70 Her Passage Through Night
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Current position of 70 Her
| Time | 18:51 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -13° |
| Azimuth | 318° |
Here you can see the current position of 70 Her 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 Her Visible Throughout the Year?
70 Her will remain visible until November 27, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Fri, 6 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:32 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 35m |
| Rise | 02:24 |
| Set | 17:21 |
| Elevation at transit | 75° |
| Transit time | 09:52 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 17h 20m 54s", Dec: 24° 29' 57s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Hercules |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of 70 Her, 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 Her is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when 70 Her is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of 70 Her
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 17h 20m 54s |
| Declination | 24° 29′ 58″ |
| Magnitude | 5.12 |
| Constellation | Hercules |
| Elevation | -12.6° |
| Azimuth | 317.9° |