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SOZ 21 Position and Visibility Tonight

22451+5809

Where is SOZ 21 right now?

SOZ 21 is located in the constellation Cepheus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 18:34 local time. At that moment, SOZ 21 will be 31° above the horizon toward the north.
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SOZ 21 visibility on 2026-11-09

SOZ 21 Visible from sunset until early morning

SOZ 21 rise and set timetable

TimeElevation
Moonrise, 0.3% illuminated 05:34-27°
SOZ 21 rise13:30
Sunset17:4628°
Moonset17:5929°
Civil sunset18:0830°
Twilight start (−12°)18:3431°
Astronomical observing session begins18:5932°
SOZ 21 transit19:2932°
SOZ 21 set01:28
Astronomical observing session ends04:28-22°

Track SOZ 21 position throughout the night

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Star system description: SOZ 21

A double or multiple star system in Cepheus.

Pair AB has a measured separation of 14.4″; 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: SOZ 21

PropertyValue
System identifierWDS 22451+5809
Bayer / Flamsteed designation
ConstellationCepheus
System typedouble star system
Right ascension (RA)22h 45m 03s"
Declination (Dec)58° 08' 47s
ComponentAB
Primary magnitude6.00
Secondary magnitude10.00
Separation (arcseconds)14.4″
Position angle179°
Discovery year2000
Last observed2015
Spectral type (primary/secondary)F5+M3
Number of observations8

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 SOZ 21

Field of view 5.0°

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SOZ 21 Passage Through Night

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Current position of SOZ 21

Time12:24
Latitude0
Longitude0
Elevation-9°
Azimuth31°
Here you can see the current position of SOZ 21 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 SOZ 21 Visible Throughout the Year?

SOZ 21 will remain visible until December 11, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. Time
DateTue, 10 November 2026
Astronomical observing session begins18:56
Astronomical observing session ends04:23
Astronomical observing duration9h 28m
Rise13:26
Set01:24
Elevation at transit32°
Transit time19:25
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 22h 45m 03s", Dec: 58° 08' 47s
Magnitude6
ConstellationCepheus
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of SOZ 21, 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 SOZ 21 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of SOZ 21

Coordinates and Visibility

Right Ascension22h 45m 04s
Declination58° 08′ 48″
Magnitude6
ConstellationCepheus
Elevation-8.6°
Azimuth30.8°