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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Columbus, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
39.9625
Longitude:
-83.0061

Lesath Observation Details

Lesath

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

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 11.1% illuminated10:16-71°
Lesath rise17:19
Sunset20:1012°
Civil sunset20:4013°
Lesath transit20:4013°
Moon Set21:4012°
Astrosession begin21:4911°
Lesath set00:01
Astrosession end05:18-51°

Track Lesath Position Throughout the Night

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Shift the map to change the time and observe Lesath changing position in the night sky.

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 nameLesath
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Lesath coordinates17.512732, -37.295811
Center coordinates17.512732, -37.295811

Lesath Passage Through Night

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Current position of Lesath

Time17:52
Latitude39.9625
Longitude-83.0061
Lesath elevation4°
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

Time
DateWed, 27 August 2025
Twighlight start21:45
Twighlight end05:12
Twighlight duration7h 27m
Rise17:16
Set23:57
Elevation at transit13°
Transit time20:36
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 17h 30m 45s", Dec: -37° 17' 44s
Magnitude3
ConstellationScorpius
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.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Lesath

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension17.512732°
Declination-37.295811°
Magnitude2.7
ConstellationScorpius
Elevation3.6°
Azimuth-147.6°