Chara Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Chara right now?
Chara is located in the constellation Canes Venatici. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 38° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 4.24.
Chara tonight
Chara visibility on 2026-10-25
Chara Visible from sunset until before midnight
Chara rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Chara transit | 09:28 | 86° |
Moonrise, 98.1% illuminated  | 15:17 | 25° |
| Sunset | 16:17 | 16° |
| Civil sunset | 16:45 | 12° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 17:15 | 7° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:46 | 4° |
| Chara set | 18:16 | |
| Chara rise | 00:37 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:58 | 29° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:28 | 34° |
| Moonset | 04:57 | 39° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:58 | 40° |
| Sunrise | 05:26 | 45° |
Track Chara position throughout the night
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Finder Chart for Chara
Chara Passage Through Night
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Current position of Chara
| Time | 04:53 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 38° |
| Azimuth | 63° |
Here you can see the current position of Chara 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 Chara Visible Throughout the Year?
Chara will remain visible until August 27, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sun, 25 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:41 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:51 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 10m |
| Rise | 00:37 |
| Set | 18:12 |
| Elevation at transit | 86° |
| Transit time | 09:24 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 12h 33m 44s", Dec: 41° 21' 26s |
| Magnitude | 4 |
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Chara, 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 Chara is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Chara is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Chara
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 12h 33m 45s |
| Declination | 41° 21′ 27″ |
| Magnitude | 4.24 |
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
| Elevation | 37.9° |
| Azimuth | 62.6° |
| Spectral type | G0V |