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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
Timezone:
Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

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 September 02

Mimosa Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Mimosa is always below the horizon-
Mimosa transit13:10-7°
Moon Rise, 66.2% illuminated13:54-7°
Astrosession begin19:06-31°
Moon Set22:57-59°
Astrosession end03:08-61°

Track Mimosa Position Throughout the Night

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Time
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Shift the map to change the time and observe Mimosa changing position in the night sky.

Where is Mimosa right now?

Mimosa is located in the constellation Crux, at right ascension 12h 47m 43s" and declination -59° 41' 19s. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.

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

Time05:53
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Mimosa elevation-41°
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, 2 September 2025
Twighlight start19:02
Twighlight end03:02
Twighlight duration8h 60m
RiseMimosa is always down
SetMimosa is always down
Elevation at transit-7°
Transit time13:06
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.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Mimosa

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension12.795359°
Declination-59.688764°
Magnitude1.25
ConstellationCrux
Elevation-41.1°
Azimuth-140.8°