Libertas Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Libertas right now?
Libertas is located in the constellation Aquila. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 20° toward the west, with an apparent magnitude of 4.71.
Libertas tonight
Libertas visibility on 2026-10-22
Libertas Visible from sunset until before midnight
Libertas rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 71.9% illuminated  | 14:01 | 40° |
| Sunset | 16:21 | 60° |
| Civil sunset | 16:49 | 61° |
| Libertas transit | 16:59 | 61° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 17:19 | 61° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:49 | 59° |
| Libertas set | 23:25 | |
| Moonset | 01:36 | -24° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:55 | -42° |
| Libertas rise | 10:31 |
Track Libertas position throughout the night
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Finder Chart for Libertas
Libertas Passage Through Night
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Current position of Libertas
| Time | 21:46 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 20° |
| Azimuth | 266° |
Here you can see the current position of Libertas 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 Libertas Visible Throughout the Year?
Libertas will remain visible until December 22, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Fri, 23 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:48 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:53 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 6m |
| Rise | 10:31 |
| Set | 23:21 |
| Elevation at transit | 61° |
| Transit time | 16:56 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 19h 54m 14s", Dec: 08° 27' 41s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Aquila |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Libertas, 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 Libertas is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Libertas is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Libertas
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 19h 54m 15s |
| Declination | 08° 27′ 41″ |
| Magnitude | 4.71 |
| Constellation | Aquila |
| Elevation | 19.5° |
| Azimuth | 265.8° |
| Spectral type | K0III |