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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: Columbus, United States
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Latitude:
39.9612
Longitude:
-82.9988

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 above the horizon at an altitude of 39° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 6.0.
Open the interactive guide to SOZ 21’s position and path tonight

SOZ 21 visibility on 2026-11-06

SOZ 21 Visible all night

SOZ 21 rise and set timetable

TimeElevation
SOZ 21 is always above the horizon
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated 22:1327°
Moonset10:2542°
Sunset12:2357°
Civil sunset12:5361°
Twilight start (−12°)13:2565°
Astronomical observing session begins13:5768°
SOZ 21 is always above the horizon
SOZ 21 transit15:1572°
Astronomical observing session ends00:3414°
Twilight end (−12°)01:0612°
Civil sunrise01:3810°
Sunrise02:089°

Track SOZ 21 position throughout the night

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Elevation (degrees)
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Shift the map to change the time and observe SOZ 21 changing position in the night sky.

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

Time20:28
Latitude39.9612
Longitude-82.9988
Elevation39°
Azimuth318°
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 be visible throughout the entire year. Its position changes by about 64°. Use the annual motion section to find when SOZ 21 reaches its highest elevation. Time
DateSat, 7 November 2026
Astronomical observing session begins13:52
Astronomical observing session ends00:29
Astronomical observing duration11h 37m
Rise22451+5809 is always up
Set22451+5809 is always up
Elevation at transit72°
Transit time15:12
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
Elevation38.8°
Azimuth318.4°