Marsic Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Marsic right now?
Marsic is located in the constellation Hercules. Although Marsic is currently 74° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:36 local time. At that moment, Marsic will be 16° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 19:36 local time. At that moment, Marsic will be 16° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Marsic tonight
Marsic visibility on 2026-10-29
Marsic Visible from sunset until before midnight
Marsic rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Marsic transit | 14:42 | 74° |
| Sunset | 18:49 | 27° |
| Civil sunset | 19:11 | 22° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 19:36 | 16° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | 10° |
| Marsic set | 20:43 | |
Moonrise, 89% illuminated  | 21:56 | -18° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:35 | -43° |
| Marsic rise | 08:37 | |
| Moonset | 10:35 | 28° |
Track Marsic position throughout the night
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Marsic Passage Through Night
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Current position of Marsic
| Time | 15:00 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 74° |
| Azimuth | 344° |
Here you can see the current position of Marsic 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 Marsic Visible Throughout the Year?
Marsic will become visible again around January 5 after moving far enough from the Sun.
| Date | Fri, 30 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:59 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:32 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 33m |
| Rise | 08:37 |
| Set | 20:39 |
| Elevation at transit | 74° |
| Transit time | 14:38 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 16h 08m 04s", Dec: 17° 02' 49s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Hercules |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Marsic, 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 Marsic is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Marsic is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Marsic
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 16h 08m 05s |
| Declination | 17° 02′ 49″ |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Hercules |
| Elevation | 73.7° |
| Azimuth | 344.4° |
| Spectral type | G8III |