Mahasim Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Mahasim right now?
Mahasim is located in the constellation Auriga. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 68° toward the west, with an apparent magnitude of 2.65.
Mahasim tonight
Mahasim visibility on 2026-10-23
Mahasim Visible from before midnight until sunrise
Mahasim rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 80.5% illuminated  | 14:26 | -15° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:48 | -6° |
| Mahasim rise | 18:39 | |
| Moonset | 02:40 | 86° |
| Mahasim transit | 02:59 | 90° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:56 | 79° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:26 | 73° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:57 | 67° |
| Sunrise | 05:24 | 61° |
Track Mahasim position throughout the night
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Mahasim Passage Through Night
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Current position of Mahasim
| Time | 04:52 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 68° |
| Azimuth | 278° |
Here you can see the current position of Mahasim 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 Mahasim Visible Throughout the Year?
Mahasim will remain visible until May 11, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Fri, 23 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:44 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:49 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 6m |
| Rise | 18:39 |
| Set | 11:20 |
| Elevation at transit | 90° |
| Transit time | 02:59 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 05h 59m 43s", Dec: 37° 12' 45s |
| Magnitude | 3 |
| Constellation | Auriga |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Mahasim, 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 Mahasim is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Mahasim is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Mahasim
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 05h 59m 43s |
| Declination | 37° 12′ 45″ |
| Magnitude | 2.65 |
| Constellation | Auriga |
| Elevation | 68.4° |
| Azimuth | 278° |
| Spectral type | A0p Si |