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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
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Latitude:
39.9625
Longitude:
-83.0061

Mimosa Observation Details

Mimosa

Mimosa Daily Motion

Mimosa is said to be "never-rising." It is always below the horizon and remain out of view, regardless of the time of year or night.
Mimosa 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.

Mimosa Visibility Timetable on May 28

Mimosa Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Mimosa is always below the horizon-
Moon Rise, 0.3% illuminated06:03-49°
Mimosa transit21:56-10°
Moon Set22:12-10°
Astrosession begin22:48-10°
Astrosession end04:10-35°

Track Mimosa Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time
Altitude
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Shift the map to change the time and observe Mimosa changing position in the night sky.

Finder Chart for Mimosa

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Object nameMimosa
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Mimosa coordinates12.795359, -59.688764
Center coordinates12.795359, -59.688764

Mimosa Passage Through Night

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Current position of Mimosa

Time19:47
Latitude39.9625
Longitude-83.0061
Mimosa elevation-13°
Mimosa Azimuth-164°
Here you can see the current position of the Mimosa on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Mimosa's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Mimosa

Time
DateWed, 28 May 2025
Twighlight start22:43
Twighlight end04:05
Twighlight duration5h 21m
RiseMimosa is always down
SetMimosa is always down
Elevation at transit-10°
Transit time21:52
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 12h 47m 43s", Dec: -59° 41' 19s
Magnitude1
ConstellationCrux
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Mimosa, 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 Mimosa 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.