22497+6612 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is 22497+6612 right now?
22497+6612 is located in the constellation Cepheus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 59° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 3.61.
Twilight begins at 20:29 local time. At that moment, 22497+6612 will be 59° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 20:29 local time. At that moment, 22497+6612 will be 59° above the horizon toward the north-east.
22497+6612 visibility on 2026-09-21
22497+6612 Visible all night
22497+6612 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| 22497+6612 is always above the horizon | ||
Moonrise, 60.8% illuminated  | 14:04 | 24° |
| Sunset | 17:06 | 41° |
| Civil sunset | 17:33 | 43° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:04 | 46° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:34 | 49° |
| 22497+6612 is always above the horizon | ||
| 22497+6612 transit | 21:56 | 61° |
| Moonset | 23:40 | 57° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:27 | 37° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 03:58 | 33° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:28 | 31° |
| Sunrise | 04:56 | 28° |
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Star system description: 22497+6612
System 22497+6612 — triple star system, is located in the constellation Cepheus, at coordinates RA: 22h 49m 40s", Dec: 66° 12' 01s.
The primary and secondary magnitudes are 3.61 and 6.50. Their separation is 16.7 arcminutes, at position angle 184°. The magnitude difference is 2.89 magnitudes; the primary is approximately 14.3 times brighter.
The primary is orange; the secondary is yellow-white.
The following technical data come from the Washington Double Star Catalog.
V: Proper motion indicates a physical pair.
The primary and secondary magnitudes are 3.61 and 6.50. Their separation is 16.7 arcminutes, at position angle 184°. The magnitude difference is 2.89 magnitudes; the primary is approximately 14.3 times brighter.
The primary is orange; the secondary is yellow-white.
The following technical data come from the Washington Double Star Catalog.
Technical details: 22497+6612
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | 22497+6612 |
| System type | triple star system |
| Primary star | Cep-22497 6612 |
| Right ascension (RA) | 22.828 (22h 49m 40s") |
| Declination (Dec) | 66.20039 (66° 12' 01s) |
| Primary magnitude | 3.61 |
| Secondary magnitude | 6.50 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | K0III+F5 (orange/yellow-white) |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 999.9 |
| Position angle | 184° |
| Discovery year | 1991 |
| Last observed | 2016 |
| Primary proper motion (RA, Dec) | -066-124 |
| Secondary proper motion (RA, Dec) | -063-137 |
| Number of observations | 8 |
Components of 22497+6612
| Component | Magnitude | Separation (arcseconds) | Position angle |
| AB | 6.5 | 999.9 | 184 |
| AC | 17.9 | 999.9 | 149 |
Notes
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
Finder Chart for 22497+6612
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| Object name | 22497+6612 |
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| 22497+6612 coordinates | 22.828, 66.20039 |
| Center coordinates | 22.828, 66.20039 |
22497+6612 Passage Through Night
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Current position of 22497+6612
| Time | 20:29 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 59° |
| Azimuth | 17° |
Here you can see the current position of 22497+6612 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 22497+6612 Visible Throughout the Year?
22497+6612 will be visible throughout the entire year. Its position changes by about 48°. Use the annual motion section to find when 22497+6612 reaches its highest elevation.
| Date | Tue, 22 September 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:32 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:25 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 53m |
| Rise | 22497+6612 is always up |
| Set | 22497+6612 is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 61° |
| Transit time | 21:52 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 22h 49m 40s", Dec: 66° 12' 01s |
| Magnitude | 4 |
| Constellation | Cepheus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of 22497+6612, 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 22497+6612 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when 22497+6612 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of 22497+6612
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 22h 49m 41s |
| Declination | 66° 12′ 01″ |
| Magnitude | 3.61 |
| Constellation | Cepheus |
| Elevation | 58.5° |
| Azimuth | 16.7° |