8 Lac Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is 8 Lac right now?
8 Lac is located in the constellation Lacerta. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 28° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 5.66.
8 Lac visibility on 2026-11-06
8 Lac Visible from sunset until before midnight
8 Lac rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated  | 22:13 | 14° |
| Moonset | 10:25 | 37° |
| Sunset | 12:23 | 59° |
| Civil sunset | 12:53 | 64° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 13:25 | 71° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 | 77° |
| 8 Lac transit | 15:06 | 90° |
| 8 Lac set | 00:01 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:34 | -3° |
| 8 Lac rise | 06:08 |
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Star system description: 8 Lac
A double or multiple star system in Lacerta.
Pair BE (321.1″; magnitudes 6.29 and 7.25) 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: 8 Lac
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 22359+3938 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | 8 Lac |
| Constellation | Lacerta |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 22h 35m 52s" |
| Declination (Dec) | 39° 38' 03s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 5.66 |
| Secondary magnitude | 6.29 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 22.3″ |
| Position angle | 186° |
| Discovery year | 1782 |
| Last observed | 2025 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | B2Ve+B5 |
| Number of observations | 174 |
11 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of 8 Lac
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 | 5.66 | 6.29 | 22.3″ | 186° | 2025 |
| Aa,Ab | 5.66 | — | — | — | 2020 |
| AC | 5.66 | 10.38 | 48.6″ | 168° | 2025 |
| AD | 5.66 | 9.08 | 81.7″ | 144° | 2025 |
| AE | 5.66 | 7.25 | 334.5″ | 239° | 2025 |
| AG | 5.66 | 14.08 | 77.6″ | 193° | 2015 |
| BC | 6.29 | 10.38 | 27.8″ | 154° | 2025 |
| BD | 6.29 | 9.08 | 66.8″ | 130° | 2025 |
| BE (binoculars) | 6.29 | 7.25 | 321.1″ | 242° | 2025 |
| BF | 6.29 | 10.97 | 127.6″ | 175° | 2012 |
| CD | 10.38 | 9.08 | 42.3″ | 116° | 2025 |
| CH | 10.38 | 14.60 | 1.7″ | 257° | 2015 |
| DI | 9.08 | 13.30 | 9.9″ | 225° | 2025 |
| GJ | 14.08 | 12.99 | 6.5″ | 78° | 2016 |
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
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8 Lac Passage Through Night
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Current position of 8 Lac
| Time | 20:43 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 28° |
| Azimuth | 300° |
Here you can see the current position of 8 Lac 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 8 Lac Visible Throughout the Year?
8 Lac will remain visible until February 13, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sat, 7 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:52 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:29 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 37m |
| Rise | 06:08 |
| Set | 23:57 |
| Elevation at transit | 90° |
| Transit time | 15:02 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 22h 35m 52s", Dec: 39° 38' 03s |
| Magnitude | 6 |
| Constellation | Lacerta |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of 8 Lac, 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 8 Lac is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when 8 Lac is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of 8 Lac
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 22h 35m 52s |
| Declination | 39° 38′ 04″ |
| Magnitude | 5.66 |
| Constellation | Lacerta |
| Elevation | 27.9° |
| Azimuth | 299.9° |