Lesath Observation Details

Lesath Daily Motion
Lesath will be visible until January, 1, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
Lesath Visibility Timetable on August 27
Lesath Rise and Set Timetable
Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 11.1% illuminated | 10:16 | -71° |
Lesath rise | 17:19 | |
Sunset | 20:10 | 12° |
Civil sunset | 20:40 | 13° |
Lesath transit | 20:40 | 13° |
Moon Set | 21:40 | 12° |
Astrosession begin | 21:49 | 11° |
Lesath set | 00:01 | |
Astrosession end | 05:18 | -51° |
Track Lesath Position Throughout the Night
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Where is Lesath right now?
Lesath is located in the constellation Scorpius, at right ascension 17h 30m 45s" and declination -37° 17' 44s. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 4 degrees, Lesath is not visible because it is daytime.Finder Chart for Lesath
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Object name | Lesath |
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Limiting magnitude | |
Lesath coordinates | 17.512732, -37.295811 |
Center coordinates | 17.512732, -37.295811 |
Lesath Passage Through Night
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Current position of Lesath
Time | 17:52 |
Latitude | 39.9625 |
Longitude | -83.0061 |
Lesath elevation | 4° |
Lesath Azimuth | -148° |
Here you can see the current position of the Lesath on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Lesath's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of Lesath
Date | Wed, 27 August 2025 |
Twighlight start | 21:45 |
Twighlight end | 05:12 |
Twighlight duration | 7h 27m |
Rise | 17:16 |
Set | 23:57 |
Elevation at transit | 13° |
Transit time | 20:36 |
Equatorial coordinates | RA: 17h 30m 45s", Dec: -37° 17' 44s |
Magnitude | 3 |
Constellation | Scorpius |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Lesath, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Lesath is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Lesath is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Lesath
Coordinates & Visibility
Right Ascension | 17.512732° |
Declination | -37.295811° |
Magnitude | 2.7 |
Constellation | Scorpius |
Elevation | 3.6° |
Azimuth | -147.6° |