23248+6217 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is 23248+6217 right now?
23248+6217 is located in the constellation Cassiopeia. Although 23248+6217 is currently 41° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:57 local time. At that moment, 23248+6217 will be 34° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 18:57 local time. At that moment, 23248+6217 will be 34° above the horizon toward the north-east.
23248+6217 visibility on 2026-08-18
23248+6217 Visible all night
23248+6217 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| 23248+6217 is always above the horizon | ||
Moonrise, 21% illuminated  | 09:49 | 16° |
| Sunset | 17:55 | 27° |
| Civil sunset | 18:24 | 30° |
| Twilight start | 18:57 | 34° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:32 | 38° |
| 23248+6217 is always above the horizon | ||
| Moonset | 20:26 | 44° |
| 23248+6217 transit | 00:45 | 65° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 02:51 | 58° |
| Twilight end | 03:26 | 55° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:59 | 51° |
| Sunrise | 04:28 | 48° |
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Star system description: 23248+6217
System 23248+6217 — 8-star system, is located in the constellation Cassiopeia, at coordinates RA: 23h 24m 50s", Dec: 62° 16' 58s.
The primary and secondary magnitudes are 5.16 and 9.88. Their separation is 1.6 arcminutes, at position angle 225°. The magnitude difference is 4.72 magnitudes; the primary is approximately 77.3 times brighter.
The following technical data come from the Washington Double Star Catalog.
The primary and secondary magnitudes are 5.16 and 9.88. Their separation is 1.6 arcminutes, at position angle 225°. The magnitude difference is 4.72 magnitudes; the primary is approximately 77.3 times brighter.
The following technical data come from the Washington Double Star Catalog.
Technical details: 23248+6217
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | 23248+6217 |
| System type | 8-star system |
| Primary star | 4 Cas |
| Right ascension (RA) | 23.41394 (23h 24m 50s") |
| Declination (Dec) | 62.28281 (62° 16' 58s) |
| Primary magnitude | 5.16 |
| Secondary magnitude | 9.88 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | M1III |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 97.5 |
| Position angle | 225° |
| Discovery year | 1834 |
| Last observed | 2016 |
| Primary proper motion (RA, Dec) | +011-012 |
| Secondary proper motion (RA, Dec) | +028-004 |
| Number of observations | 22 |
Components of 23248+6217
| Component | Magnitude | Separation (arcseconds) | Position angle |
| AB | 9.88 | 97.5 | 225 |
| AC | 11.97 | 218.0 | 260 |
| AE | 17.09 | 123.0 | 23 |
| AF | 13.51 | 191.4 | 227 |
| AG | 13.26 | 154.1 | 58 |
| CD | 13.09 | 10.3 | 35 |
| GH | 12.92 | 14.3 | 79 |
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
Finder Chart for 4 Cas
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| Object name | 4 Cas |
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| 4 Cas coordinates | 23.41394, 62.28281 |
| Center coordinates | 23.41394, 62.28281 |
23248+6217 Passage Through Night
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Current position of 23248+6217
| Time | 05:33 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 41° |
| Azimuth | 324° |
Here you can see the current position of 23248+6217 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.
Annual motion of 23248+6217
23248+6217 will remain visible until March 6, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Tue, 18 August 2026 |
| Twilight start | 19:28 |
| Twilight end | 02:44 |
| Twilight duration | 7h 17m |
| Rise | 23248+6217 is always up |
| Set | 23248+6217 is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 65° |
| Transit time | 00:45 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 23h 24m 50s", Dec: 62° 16' 58s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of 23248+6217, 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 view detailed visibility information in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of 23248+6217
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 23.41394° |
| Declination | 62.28281° |
| Magnitude | 5.16 |
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
| Elevation | 41° |
| Azimuth | 324.3° |