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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: Santa Clara, United States
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Mimosa Position and Visibility Tonight

Mimosa

Where is Mimosa right now?

Mimosa is located in the constellation Crux. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.

Mimosa Visibility on March 16

Mimosa is Not visible tonight

Mimosa Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Mimosa is always below the horizon-
Moon Rise, 17.9% illuminated 03:36-15°
Moon Set13:56-63°
Astrosession begin18:42-29°
Mimosa transit00:19-7°
Astrosession end03:50-16°

Track Mimosa Position Throughout the Night

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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

Time16:15
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Mimosa elevation-47°
Mimosa Azimuth-141°
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
DateTue, 17 March 2026
Twighlight start18:42
Twighlight end03:47
Twighlight duration9h 5m
RiseMimosa is always down
SetMimosa is always down
Elevation at transit-7°
Transit time00:15
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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Mimosa

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension12.795359°
Declination-59.688764°
Magnitude1.25
ConstellationCrux
Elevation-47.1°
Azimuth-140.7°