Anser Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Anser right now?
Anser is located in the constellation Vulpecula. Although Anser is currently 8° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 14:30 local time. At that moment, Anser will be 69° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 14:30 local time. At that moment, Anser will be 69° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Anser visibility on 2026-10-31
Anser Visible from sunset until before midnight
Anser rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Anser transit | 13:19 | 75° |
| Sunset | 13:29 | 75° |
| Civil sunset | 13:58 | 73° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 14:30 | 69° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 15:02 | 64° |
Moonrise, 59.7% illuminated  | 18:38 | 23° |
| Anser set | 20:49 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 01:29 | -25° |
| Anser rise | 05:46 | |
| Moonset | 09:42 | 43° |
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Star system description: Anser
A double or multiple star system in Vulpecula.
Pair AB (427.7″; magnitudes 4.61 and 5.93) is the naked-eye candidate in the catalog model. Seeing both stars separately depends on sky and eyesight.
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: Anser
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 19287+2440 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | 8 Vul |
| Constellation | Vulpecula |
| System type | double star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 19h 28m 42s" |
| Declination (Dec) | 24° 39' 53s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 4.61 |
| Secondary magnitude | 5.93 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 427.7″ |
| Position angle | 28° |
| Discovery year | 1835 |
| Last observed | 2016 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | M0III |
| Number of observations | 32 |
Notes
- S: Different parallax and proper motion indicate a non-physical pair.
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
Finder Chart for Anser
Anser Passage Through Night
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Current position of Anser
| Time | 06:37 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 8° |
| Azimuth | 64° |
Here you can see the current position of Anser 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 Anser Visible Throughout the Year?
Anser will remain visible until December 28, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sun, 1 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 14:58 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 01:23 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 25m |
| Rise | 05:46 |
| Set | 20:45 |
| Elevation at transit | 75° |
| Transit time | 13:15 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 19h 28m 42s", Dec: 24° 39' 53s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Vulpecula |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Anser, 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 Anser is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Anser is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Anser
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 19h 28m 42s |
| Declination | 24° 39′ 54″ |
| Magnitude | 4.61 |
| Constellation | Vulpecula |
| Elevation | 7.9° |
| Azimuth | 64.4° |