Dabih Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Dabih right now?
Dabih is located in the constellation Capricornus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 38° toward the south, with an apparent magnitude of 3.15.
Dabih visibility on 2026-10-26
Dabih Visible from sunset until before midnight
Dabih rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Dabih rise | 11:58 | |
Moonrise, 99.8% illuminated  | 15:47 | 34° |
| Sunset | 16:16 | 36° |
| Civil sunset | 16:44 | 37° |
| Dabih transit | 17:10 | 38° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 17:14 | 38° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:45 | 37° |
| Dabih set | 22:23 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:59 | -63° |
| Moonset | 06:10 | -64° |
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Star system description: Dabih
A double or multiple star system in Capricornus.
Pair BC (396.5″; magnitudes 6.08 and 8.83) 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: Dabih
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 20210-1447 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | β¹ Cap |
| Constellation | Capricornus |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 20h 21m 00s" |
| Declination (Dec) | -14° 46' 53s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 3.15 |
| Secondary magnitude | 6.08 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 205.2″ |
| Position angle | 266° |
| Discovery year | 1800 |
| Last observed | 2016 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | F8V+A0 |
| Number of observations | 42 |
7 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of Dabih
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 | 3.15 | 6.08 | 205.2″ | 266° | 2016 |
| Aa,Ab | 3.10 | 4.90 | — | — | 2023 |
| AC | 3.15 | 8.83 | 226.1″ | 133° | 2012 |
| AD | 3.15 | 12.96 | 115.9″ | 292° | 2000 |
| Ba,Bb | 6.16 | 9.14 | 0.4″ | 51° | 2023 |
| BC (binoculars) | 6.08 | 8.83 | 396.5″ | 111° | 2015 |
| DE | 13.70 | 14.40 | 3.5″ | 322° | 2024 |
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.
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Dabih Passage Through Night
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Current position of Dabih
| Time | 17:00 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 38° |
| Azimuth | 177° |
Here you can see the current position of Dabih 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 Dabih Visible Throughout the Year?
Dabih will remain visible until December 3, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Tue, 27 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:43 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:57 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 14m |
| Rise | 11:54 |
| Set | 22:19 |
| Elevation at transit | 38° |
| Transit time | 17:07 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 20h 21m 00s", Dec: -14° 46' 53s |
| Magnitude | 3 |
| Constellation | Capricornus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Dabih, 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 Dabih is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Dabih is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Dabih
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 20h 21m 01s |
| Declination | -14° 46′ 53″ |
| Magnitude | 3.15 |
| Constellation | Capricornus |
| Elevation | 37.8° |
| Azimuth | 176.7° |