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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: Columbus, United States
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Latitude:
39.9612
Longitude:
-82.9988

25 Dra Position and Visibility Tonight

17322+5511

Where is 25 Dra right now?

25 Dra is located in the constellation Draco. Although 25 Dra is currently 38° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 13:25 local time. At that moment, 25 Dra will be 54° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Open the interactive guide to 25 Dra’s position and path tonight

25 Dra visibility on 2026-11-05

25 Dra Visible all night

25 Dra rise and set timetable

TimeElevation
25 Dra is always above the horizon
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated 22:135°
25 Dra transit10:0475°
Moonset10:2574°
Sunset12:2362°
Civil sunset12:5358°
Twilight start (−12°)13:2554°
Astronomical observing session begins13:5749°
25 Dra is always above the horizon
Astronomical observing session ends00:3411°
Twilight end (−12°)01:0613°
Civil sunrise01:3816°
Sunrise02:0819°

Track 25 Dra position throughout the night

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Shift the map to change the time and observe 25 Dra changing position in the night sky.

Star system description: 25 Dra

A double or multiple star system in Draco.

Pair AB (62.2″; magnitudes 4.87 and 4.90) 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: 25 Dra

PropertyValue
System identifierWDS 17322+5511
Bayer / Flamsteed designation25 Dra
ConstellationDraco
System typedouble star system
Right ascension (RA)17h 32m 15s"
Declination (Dec)55° 10' 22s
ComponentAB
Primary magnitude4.87
Secondary magnitude4.90
Separation (arcseconds)62.2″
Position angle308°
Discovery year1690
Last observed2023
Spectral type (primary/secondary)A4m+A6V
Number of observations197

Notes

  • V: Proper motion indicates a physical pair.

Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.

Finder Chart for 25 Dra

Field of view 5.0°

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25 Dra Passage Through Night

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Current position of 25 Dra

Time04:51
Latitude39.9612
Longitude-82.9988
Elevation38°
Azimuth45°
Here you can see the current position of 25 Dra 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 25 Dra Visible Throughout the Year?

25 Dra will be visible throughout the entire year. Its position changes by about 70°. Use the annual motion section to find when 25 Dra reaches its highest elevation. Time
DateFri, 6 November 2026
Astronomical observing session begins13:53
Astronomical observing session ends00:28
Astronomical observing duration11h 35m
Rise17322+5511 is always up
Set17322+5511 is always up
Elevation at transit75°
Transit time10:00
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 17h 32m 15s", Dec: 55° 10' 22s
Magnitude5
ConstellationDraco
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of 25 Dra, 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 25 Dra is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of 25 Dra

Coordinates and Visibility

Right Ascension17h 32m 16s
Declination55° 10′ 22″
Magnitude4.87
ConstellationDraco
Elevation38°
Azimuth45.2°