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This Earth map lets you select the observer’s location used to calculate the bearing and elevation of celestial objects. The selected point determines how the sky, rise and set times, and object positions are shown.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

STF 2790 Position and Visibility Tonight

21193+5837

Where is STF 2790 right now?

STF 2790 is located in the constellation Cepheus. Although STF 2790 is currently 6° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
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STF 2790 visibility on 2026-10-25

STF 2790 Visible all night

STF 2790 rise and set timetable

TimeElevation
STF 2790 is always above the horizon
Moonrise, 98.1% illuminated 15:1755°
Sunset16:1762°
Civil sunset16:4564°
Twilight start (−12°)17:1567°
Astronomical observing session begins17:4668°
STF 2790 is always above the horizon
STF 2790 transit18:1269°
Astronomical observing session ends03:5810°
Twilight end (−12°)04:288°
Moonset04:577°
Civil sunrise04:587°
Sunrise05:266°

Track STF 2790 position throughout the night

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Star system description: STF 2790

A double or multiple star system in Cepheus.

Pair AB has a measured separation of 4.6″; a telescope may be needed to split it.

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: STF 2790

PropertyValue
System identifierWDS 21193+5837
Bayer / Flamsteed designation
ConstellationCepheus
System typemultiple star system
Right ascension (RA)21h 19m 15s"
Declination (Dec)58° 37' 24s
ComponentAB
Primary magnitude5.85
Secondary magnitude9.27
Separation (arcseconds)4.6″
Position angle45°
Discovery year1831
Last observed2015
Spectral type (primary/secondary)M1I+B2+B3
Number of observations31

5 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.

Components of STF 2790

Each row is a separate WDS component pair. Measurements may come from different years.

ComponentPrimary magnitudeSecondary magnitudeSeparation (arcseconds)Position angleLast observed
AB5.859.274.6″45°2015
Aa,Ab5.907.420.1″123°2006
AC5.8515.2015.8″183°2015
AD5.8510.0774.8″352°2015

Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.

Finder Chart for STF 2790

Field of view 5.0°

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STF 2790 Passage Through Night

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Current position of STF 2790

Time05:52
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Elevation6°
Azimuth357°
Here you can see the current position of STF 2790 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 STF 2790 Visible Throughout the Year?

STF 2790 will be visible throughout the entire year. Its position changes by about 63°. Use the annual motion section to find when STF 2790 reaches its highest elevation. Time
DateSun, 25 October 2026
Astronomical observing session begins17:41
Astronomical observing session ends03:51
Astronomical observing duration10h 10m
Rise21193+5837 is always up
Set21193+5837 is always up
Elevation at transit69°
Transit time18:12
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 21h 19m 15s", Dec: 58° 37' 24s
Magnitude6
ConstellationCepheus
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of STF 2790, 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 STF 2790 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of STF 2790

Coordinates and Visibility

Right Ascension21h 19m 16s
Declination58° 37′ 25″
Magnitude5.85
ConstellationCepheus
Elevation6.1°
Azimuth357.1°