λ Aqr Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is λ Aqr right now?
λ Aqr is located in the constellation Aquarius. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 36° toward the west, with an apparent magnitude of 3.8.
λ Aqr visibility on 2026-10-26
λ Aqr Visible from sunset until early morning
λ Aqr rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| λ Aqr rise | 15:39 | |
| Sunset | 18:49 | 47° |
Moonrise, 99.8% illuminated  | 18:54 | 48° |
| Civil sunset | 19:12 | 53° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 19:36 | 58° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | 64° |
| λ Aqr transit | 21:37 | 81° |
| λ Aqr set | 03:35 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:36 | -30° |
| Moonset | 07:26 | -57° |
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Star system description: λ Aqr
A double or multiple star system in Aquarius.
Pair AB has a measured separation of 0.6″; 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: λ Aqr
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 22526-0735 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | λ Aqr |
| Constellation | Aquarius |
| System type | double star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 22h 52m 36s" |
| Declination (Dec) | -7° 34' 46s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 3.80 |
| Secondary magnitude | 8.30 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 0.6″ |
| Position angle | 247° |
| Discovery year | 2016 |
| Last observed | 2023 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | M3III+F5V |
| Number of observations | 5 |
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
Finder Chart for λ Aqr
λ Aqr Passage Through Night
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Current position of λ Aqr
| Time | 01:09 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 36° |
| Azimuth | 260° |
Here you can see the current position of λ Aqr 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 λ Aqr Visible Throughout the Year?
λ Aqr will remain visible until January 19, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Tue, 27 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:55 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:28 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 33m |
| Rise | 15:35 |
| Set | 03:31 |
| Elevation at transit | 81° |
| Transit time | 21:33 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 22h 52m 36s", Dec: -7° 34' 46s |
| Magnitude | 4 |
| Constellation | Aquarius |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of λ Aqr, 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 λ Aqr is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when λ Aqr is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of λ Aqr
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 22h 52m 37s |
| Declination | -7° 34′ 47″ |
| Magnitude | 3.8 |
| Constellation | Aquarius |
| Elevation | 36.1° |
| Azimuth | 259.6° |