μ Aqr Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is μ Aqr right now?
μ Aqr is located in the constellation Aquarius. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 13:25 local time. At that moment, μ Aqr will be 41° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 13:25 local time. At that moment, μ Aqr will be 41° above the horizon toward the south.
μ Aqr visibility on 2026-11-05
μ Aqr Visible from sunset until before midnight
μ Aqr rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated  | 22:13 | -37° |
| μ Aqr rise | 07:55 | |
| Moonset | 10:25 | 26° |
| Sunset | 12:23 | 39° |
| Civil sunset | 12:53 | 41° |
| μ Aqr transit | 13:23 | 41° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 13:25 | 41° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 | 40° |
| μ Aqr set | 18:52 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:34 | -57° |
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Star system description: μ Aqr
A double or multiple star system in Aquarius.
No reliable observing recommendation is available for the measured pair.
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: μ Aqr
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 20527-0859 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | μ Aqr |
| Constellation | Aquarius |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 20h 52m 39s" |
| Declination (Dec) | -8° 58' 59s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 4.76 |
| Secondary magnitude | 9.86 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 503.2″ |
| Position angle | 114° |
| Discovery year | 1892 |
| Last observed | 2013 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | K3IIIb |
| Number of observations | 9 |
3 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of μ Aqr
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 | 4.76 | 9.86 | 503.2″ | 114° | 2013 |
| Aa,Ab | 5.30 | 5.80 | — | — | 2023 |
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.
Finder Chart for μ Aqr
μ Aqr Passage Through Night
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Current position of μ Aqr
| Time | 04:51 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -35° |
| Azimuth | 71° |
Here you can see the current position of μ Aqr 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 μ Aqr Visible Throughout the Year?
μ Aqr will remain visible until December 17, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Fri, 6 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:53 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:28 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 35m |
| Rise | 07:51 |
| Set | 18:48 |
| Elevation at transit | 41° |
| Transit time | 13:19 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 20h 52m 39s", Dec: -8° 58' 59s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Aquarius |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of μ Aqr, 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 μ Aqr is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when μ Aqr is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of μ Aqr
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 20h 52m 39s |
| Declination | -8° 58′ 60″ |
| Magnitude | 4.76 |
| Constellation | Aquarius |
| Elevation | -34.8° |
| Azimuth | 70.5° |