SHY 836 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is SHY 836 right now?
SHY 836 is located in the constellation Phoenix. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 31° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 4.74.
SHY 836 visibility on 2026-11-01
SHY 836 Visible from sunset until early morning
SHY 836 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| SHY 836 rise | 14:55 | |
| Sunset | 17:45 | 28° |
| Civil sunset | 18:08 | 32° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:33 | 35° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | 38° |
| SHY 836 transit | 20:54 | 44° |
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated  | 00:12 | 27° |
| SHY 836 set | 02:53 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:29 | -17° |
| Moonset | 12:38 | -23° |
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Star system description: SHY 836
A double or multiple star system in Phoenix.
Pair AB (804.4″; magnitudes 4.74 and 7.05) is the binocular candidate in the catalog model. Actual resolution depends on magnification and stability.
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: SHY 836
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 23389-4537 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | |
| Constellation | Phoenix |
| System type | double star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 23h 38m 55s" |
| Declination (Dec) | -45° 36' 42s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 4.74 |
| Secondary magnitude | 7.05 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 804.4″ |
| Position angle | 122° |
| Discovery year | 1905 |
| Last observed | 2010 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | A2V+A7/8 |
| Number of observations | 5 |
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 SHY 836
SHY 836 Passage Through Night
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Current position of SHY 836
| Time | 18:06 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 31° |
| Azimuth | 147° |
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When Is SHY 836 Visible Throughout the Year?
SHY 836 will remain visible until January 15, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Mon, 2 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:54 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:24 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 29m |
| Rise | 14:51 |
| Set | 02:49 |
| Elevation at transit | 44° |
| Transit time | 20:50 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 23h 38m 55s", Dec: -45° 36' 42s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Phoenix |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of SHY 836, 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 SHY 836 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when SHY 836 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of SHY 836
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 23h 38m 56s |
| Declination | -45° 36′ 43″ |
| Magnitude | 4.74 |
| Constellation | Phoenix |
| Elevation | 31.2° |
| Azimuth | 146.7° |