Where is Chara right now?
Chara is located in the constellation Canes Venatici. Although Chara is currently 46° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Where and When to Look for Chara Tonight
The best available observing time for Chara during this observing period is around 04:00, at 29° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Best view.
Chara will remain visible until August 27, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Chara is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Chara Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Chara moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 84° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track Chara position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Chara
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
| Elevation | 7° |
| Direction | north-west (318°) |
| Right Ascension | 12h 33m |
| Declination | +41° 21′ |
| Magnitude | 4.24 |
Chara Passage Through Night
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Current position of Chara
| Time | 17:15 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 7° |
| Azimuth | 318° |
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.
Chara Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 12:00 | 61° | 290° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 13:00 | 50° | 293° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 14:00 | 39° | 297° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 15:00 | 28° | 302° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 16:00 | 19° | 308° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 17:00 | 10° | 316° | north-west | Very low |
| Oct 24, 18:00 | 2° | 324° | north-west | Very low |
| Oct 24, 19:00 | -4° | 333° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 20:00 | -9° | 344° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 21:00 | -11° | 355° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 22:00 | -11° | 6° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 23:00 | -8° | 17° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 25, 00:00 | -4° | 28° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 25, 01:00 | 3° | 37° | north-east | Very low |
| Oct 25, 02:00 | 10° | 45° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 25, 03:00 | 19° | 52° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 25, 03:58 — Astronomical night ends | 29° | 58° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 25, 04:00 | 29° | 58° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 25, 04:28 — Twilight end | 34° | 61° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 25, 04:58 — Civil sunrise | 40° | 63° | north-east | Twilight |
| Oct 25, 05:00 | 40° | 63° | north-east | Twilight |
| Oct 25, 05:26 — Sunrise | 45° | 66° | north-east | Twilight |
| Oct 25, 06:00 | 51° | 68° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 07:00 | 62° | 70° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 08:00 | 73° | 70° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 09:00 | 84° | 48° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 10:00 | 82° | 303° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 11:00 | 71° | 290° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 12:00 | 60° | 290° | north-west | Daylight |