Lesath Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Lesath right now?
Lesath is located in the constellation Scorpius. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 18:02 local time. At that moment, Lesath will be 13° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:02 local time. At that moment, Lesath will be 13° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Lesath visibility on 2026-09-22
Lesath Visible from sunset until before midnight
Lesath rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Lesath rise | 12:57 | |
Moonrise, 69.9% illuminated  | 14:39 | 11° |
| Lesath transit | 16:34 | 15° |
| Sunset | 17:04 | 15° |
| Civil sunset | 17:32 | 14° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:02 | 13° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:33 | 10° |
| Lesath set | 20:12 | |
| Moonset | 00:43 | -45° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:28 | -77° |
Track Lesath position throughout the night
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Finder Chart for Lesath
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| Object name | Lesath |
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| Lesath coordinates | 17.51273, -37.29581 |
| Center coordinates | 17.51273, -37.29581 |
Lesath Passage Through Night
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Current position of Lesath
| Time | 06:15 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -70° |
| Azimuth | 97° |
Here you can see the current position of Lesath 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 Lesath Visible Throughout the Year?
Lesath will remain visible until November 8, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Tue, 22 September 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:29 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:21 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 53m |
| Rise | 12:53 |
| Set | 20:08 |
| Elevation at transit | 15° |
| Transit time | 16:30 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 17h 30m 45s", Dec: -37° 17' 44s |
| Magnitude | 3 |
| Constellation | Scorpius |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Lesath, 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 Lesath is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Lesath is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Lesath
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 17h 30m 46s |
| Declination | -37° 17′ 45″ |
| Magnitude | 2.7 |
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Elevation | -70.5° |
| Azimuth | 97.4° |
| Spectral type | B2IV |