18254-2033 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is 18254-2033 right now?
18254-2033 is located in the constellation Sagittarius. Although 18254-2033 is currently 25° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:24 local time. At that moment, 18254-2033 will be 32° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:24 local time. At that moment, 18254-2033 will be 32° above the horizon toward the south.
18254-2033 visibility on 2026-09-08
18254-2033 Visible from sunset until early morning
18254-2033 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 21% illuminated  | 00:35 | -14° |
| 18254-2033 rise | 13:31 | |
| Moonset | 15:38 | 20° |
| Sunset | 17:26 | 30° |
| Civil sunset | 17:53 | 32° |
| 18254-2033 transit | 18:24 | 32° |
| Twilight start | 18:24 | 32° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:56 | 32° |
| 18254-2033 set | 23:17 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:14 | -46° |
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Star system description: 18254-2033
System 18254-2033 — double star system, is located in the constellation Sagittarius, at coordinates RA: 18h 25m 21s", Dec: -20° 32' 29s.
The primary and secondary magnitudes are 5.03 and 7.43. Their separation is 1.8 arcseconds, at position angle 297°. The magnitude difference is 2.4 magnitudes; the primary is approximately 9.1 times brighter.
The primary is orange; the secondary is white.
The following technical data come from the Washington Double Star Catalog.
The primary and secondary magnitudes are 5.03 and 7.43. Their separation is 1.8 arcseconds, at position angle 297°. The magnitude difference is 2.4 magnitudes; the primary is approximately 9.1 times brighter.
The primary is orange; the secondary is white.
The following technical data come from the Washington Double Star Catalog.
Technical details: 18254-2033
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | 18254-2033 |
| System type | double star system |
| Primary star | 21 Sgr |
| Right ascension (RA) | 18.4225 (18h 25m 21s") |
| Declination (Dec) | -20.54164 (-20° 32' 29s) |
| Primary magnitude | 5.03 |
| Secondary magnitude | 7.43 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | K1III+A1V (orange/white) |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 1.8 |
| Position angle | 297° |
| Discovery year | 1846 |
| Last observed | 2008 |
| Primary proper motion (RA, Dec) | +020-023 |
| Secondary proper motion (RA, Dec) | +020-023 |
| Number of observations | 34 |
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
Finder Chart for 21 Sgr
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| Object name | 21 Sgr |
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| 21 Sgr coordinates | 18.4225, -20.54164 |
| Center coordinates | 18.4225, -20.54164 |
18254-2033 Passage Through Night
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Current position of 18254-2033
| Time | 16:17 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 25° |
| Azimuth | 147° |
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When Is 18254-2033 Visible Throughout the Year?
18254-2033 will remain visible until October 7, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Wed, 9 September 2026 |
| Twilight start | 18:54 |
| Twilight end | 03:13 |
| Twilight duration | 8h 18m |
| Rise | 13:27 |
| Set | 23:13 |
| Elevation at transit | 32° |
| Transit time | 18:20 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 18h 25m 21s", Dec: -20° 32' 29s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of 18254-2033, 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 18254-2033 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when 18254-2033 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of 18254-2033
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 18h 25m 21s |
| Declination | -20° 32′ 30″ |
| Magnitude | 5.03 |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 24.8° |
| Azimuth | 147° |