ε¹ Lyr Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is ε¹ Lyr right now?
ε¹ Lyr is located in the constellation LYRA. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
ε¹ Lyr visibility on 2026-11-14
ε¹ Lyr Visible from sunset until before midnight
ε¹ Lyr rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 12.5% illuminated  | 08:57 | -3° |
| ε¹ Lyr transit | 15:13 | 50° |
| Sunset | 17:46 | 37° |
| Civil sunset | 18:09 | 34° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:34 | 29° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:00 | 25° |
| ε¹ Lyr set | 21:12 | |
| Moonset | 21:22 | -2° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | -47° |
| ε¹ Lyr rise | 09:10 |
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Star system description: ε¹ Lyr
ε Lyrae contains two close visual pairs, AB (2.1″) and CD, separated by a wider pair (209.4″). The miniature depicts AB alone.
Pair AD (208.2″; magnitudes 5.15 and 5.38) 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: ε¹ Lyr
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 18443+3940 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | ε¹ Lyr |
| Constellation | Lyra |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 18h 44m 20s" |
| Declination (Dec) | 39° 40' 12s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 5.15 |
| Secondary magnitude | 6.10 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 2.1″ |
| Position angle | 342° |
| Discovery year | 1777 |
| Last observed | 2025 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | A4V+F1V |
| Number of observations | 658 |
10 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of ε¹ Lyr
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 | 5.15 | 6.10 | 2.1″ | 342° | 2025 |
| AB,CD | 4.67 | 4.56 | 209.4″ | 172° | 2021 |
| AD (binoculars) | 5.15 | 5.38 | 208.2″ | 172° | 2021 |
| AI | 5.15 | 10.12 | 150″ | 137° | 2023 |
| BC | 6.10 | 5.25 | 210.9″ | 172° | 2011 |
| BD | 6.10 | 5.38 | 212.5″ | 171° | 2021 |
| BI | 6.10 | 10.12 | 151.3″ | 137° | 2015 |
| Ca,Cb | 5.25 | — | 0.1″ | 225° | 2005 |
| CD | 5.25 | 5.38 | 2.4″ | 74° | 2025 |
| CD,F | 4.56 | 12.70 | 91.5″ | 359° | 2023 |
| CD,G | 4.56 | 14.20 | 74.7″ | 290° | 2023 |
| CD,H | 4.56 | 13.90 | 94.9″ | 311° | 2023 |
| CE | 5.25 | 12.30 | 61.8″ | 332° | 2023 |
| CI | 5.25 | 10.12 | 120.3″ | 36° | 2023 |
| DI | 5.38 | 10.12 | 121.6″ | 37° | 2000 |
| EF | 12.30 | 12.70 | 45.3″ | 36° | 2023 |
| EG | 12.30 | 14.20 | 50″ | 236° | 2015 |
| EI | 12.30 | 10.12 | 108.9″ | 68° | 2015 |
| GH | 14.20 | 13.90 | 35.8″ | 358° | 2015 |
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
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ε¹ Lyr Passage Through Night
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Current position of ε¹ Lyr
| Time | 00:25 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -35° |
| Azimuth | 321° |
Here you can see the current position of ε¹ Lyr 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 ε¹ Lyr Visible Throughout the Year?
ε¹ Lyr will become visible again around February 20 after moving far enough from the Sun.
| Date | Sun, 15 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:57 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:23 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 26m |
| Rise | 09:10 |
| Set | 21:08 |
| Elevation at transit | 50° |
| Transit time | 15:09 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 18h 44m 20s", Dec: 39° 40' 12s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Lyra |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of ε¹ Lyr, 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 ε¹ Lyr is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when ε¹ Lyr is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of ε¹ Lyr
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 18h 44m 20s |
| Declination | 39° 40′ 12″ |
| Magnitude | 5.15 |
| Constellation | Lyra |
| Elevation | -35.2° |
| Azimuth | 321.3° |