Rastaban Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Rastaban right now?
Rastaban is located in the constellation Draco. Although Rastaban is currently 37° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:36 local time. At that moment, Rastaban will be 23° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 19:36 local time. At that moment, Rastaban will be 23° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Rastaban tonight
Rastaban visibility on 2026-10-29
Rastaban Visible from sunset until before midnight
Rastaban rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Rastaban transit | 16:04 | 39° |
| Sunset | 18:49 | 29° |
| Civil sunset | 19:11 | 26° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 19:36 | 23° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | 19° |
Moonrise, 89% illuminated  | 21:56 | 2° |
| Rastaban set | 22:10 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:35 | -33° |
| Rastaban rise | 09:54 | |
| Moonset | 10:35 | 6° |
Track Rastaban position throughout the night
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Finder Chart for Rastaban
Rastaban Passage Through Night
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Current position of Rastaban
| Time | 17:10 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 37° |
| Azimuth | 347° |
Here you can see the current position of Rastaban 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 Rastaban Visible Throughout the Year?
Rastaban will become visible again around February 13 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 | 09:54 |
| Set | 22:06 |
| Elevation at transit | 39° |
| Transit time | 16:00 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 17h 30m 25s", Dec: 52° 18' 04s |
| Magnitude | 3 |
| Constellation | Draco |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Rastaban, 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 Rastaban is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Rastaban is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Rastaban
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 17h 30m 26s |
| Declination | 52° 18′ 05″ |
| Magnitude | 2.79 |
| Constellation | Draco |
| Elevation | 37.2° |
| Azimuth | 347.4° |
| Spectral type | G2II |