Double Star 20014+5006 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is 20014+5006 right now?
20014+5006 is located in the constellation Cygnus. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 76 degrees, 20014+5006 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 04:07 local time, and at that moment, 20014+5006 will appear at an altitude of 76 degrees toward the northwest.
Twilight begins at 04:07 local time, and at that moment, 20014+5006 will appear at an altitude of 76 degrees toward the northwest.
20014+5006 Visibility on April 30
20014+5006 is visible in the evening sky until midnight
20014+5006 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 97.1% illuminated  | 16:23 | -2° |
| 20014+5006 rise | 18:13 | |
| Civil sunset | 18:23 | 1° |
| Twighlight start | 18:57 | 3° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:33 | 6° |
| Astrosession end | 02:36 | 65° |
| Twighlight end | 03:12 | 70° |
| Moon Set | 03:23 | 72° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:45 | 74° |
| Sunrise | 04:15 | 77° |
| 20014+5006 transit | 04:35 | 77° |
Track 20014+5006 Position Throughout the Night
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20014+5006 Star System Description
20014+5006 is 5-star Star System located in constellation Cygnus at coordinates RA: 20h 01m 21s", Dec: 50° 06' 16s.
The primary component has a magnitude of 5.17, while the secondary component has a magnitude of 8.94. They are separated by 41.3 arcseconds at a position angle of 146 degrees. The brightness difference between the two components is 3.77 magnitudes, with the primary component being approximately 32.2 times brighter than the secondary.
Below is a table with star system details from the Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. This catalog is a comprehensive source of information on double and multiple star systems, providing key data on the positions, magnitudes, and separations of stellar components.
The primary component has a magnitude of 5.17, while the secondary component has a magnitude of 8.94. They are separated by 41.3 arcseconds at a position angle of 146 degrees. The brightness difference between the two components is 3.77 magnitudes, with the primary component being approximately 32.2 times brighter than the secondary.
Below is a table with star system details from the Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. This catalog is a comprehensive source of information on double and multiple star systems, providing key data on the positions, magnitudes, and separations of stellar components.
Technical Details of Star System 20014+5006
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Star System Identifier | 20014+5006 |
| System Type | 5-star Star System |
| Primary Star | 26 Cyg |
| Right Ascension (RA) | 20.02264 (20h 01m 21s") |
| Declination (Dec) | 50.10467 (50° 06' 16s) |
| Magnitude (Primary) | 5.17 |
| Magnitude (Secondary) | 8.94 |
| Spectral Type (Primary/Secondary) | K1II-III |
| Separation (Arcseconds) | 41.3 |
| Position Angle | 146° |
| Discovery Year | 1875 |
| Last Observed | 2018 |
| Primary Proper Motion (Ra, Dec) | +016+006 |
| Secondary Proper Motion (Ra, Dec) | -002-005 |
| Number of Observations | 28 |
20014+5006 Components
| Component | Magnitude | Separation (arcseconds) | Position Angle |
| AB | 8.94 | 41.3 | 146 |
| AE | 11.07 | 167.4 | 347 |
| BC | 12.9 | 9.0 | 74 |
| BD | 15.8 | 10.1 | 258 |
The data presented in this table is sourced from the Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog, a comprehensive repository of double and multiple star system information maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory. We thank the WDS team for their continued efforts in providing accurate and detailed astronomical data.
Finder Chart for 26 Cyg
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| Object name | 20014+5006 |
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| 20014+5006 coordinates | 20.02264, 50.10467 |
| Center coordinates | 20.02264, 50.10467 |
20014+5006 Passage Through Night
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Current position of 20014+5006
| Time | 04:07 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| 20014+5006 elevation | 76° |
| 20014+5006 Azimuth | -19° |
Here you can see the current position of the 20014+5006 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the 20014+5006's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of 20014+5006
20014+5006 will be visible throughout the entire year. However, it will change its position significantly, moving 80 degrees over time. You can find the best times to observe 20014+5006, when it reaches its highest elevation, in the annual motion section.
| Date | Fri, 1 May 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:29 |
| Twighlight end | 02:29 |
| Twighlight duration | 7h 60m |
| Rise | 18:09 |
| Set | 14:53 |
| Elevation at transit | 77° |
| Transit time | 04:31 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 20h 01m 21s", Dec: 50° 06' 16s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 20014+5006, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the 20014+5006 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the 20014+5006 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of 20014+5006
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 20.02264° |
| Declination | 50.10467° |
| Magnitude | 5.17 |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Elevation | 76.3° |
| Azimuth | -18.8° |