Sadalmelik Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Sadalmelik right now?
Sadalmelik is located in the constellation Aquarius. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 17° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 2.95.
Twilight begins at 01:43 local time. At that moment, Sadalmelik will be 17° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 01:43 local time. At that moment, Sadalmelik will be 17° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Sadalmelik visibility on 2026-09-21
Sadalmelik Visible from sunset until early morning
Sadalmelik rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 60.8% illuminated  | 14:04 | -14° |
| Sadalmelik rise | 15:14 | |
| Sunset | 17:06 | 22° |
| Civil sunset | 17:33 | 27° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:04 | 32° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:34 | 38° |
| Sadalmelik transit | 21:13 | 52° |
| Moonset | 23:40 | 39° |
| Sadalmelik set | 03:11 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:27 | -3° |
Track Sadalmelik position throughout the night
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Finder Chart for Sadalmelik
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| Object name | Sadalmelik |
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| Sadalmelik coordinates | 22.0964, -0.31985 |
| Center coordinates | 22.0964, -0.31985 |
Sadalmelik Passage Through Night
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Current position of Sadalmelik
| Time | 01:43 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 17° |
| Azimuth | 256° |
Here you can see the current position of Sadalmelik 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 Sadalmelik Visible Throughout the Year?
Sadalmelik will remain visible until January 13, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Tue, 22 September 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:29 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:21 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 53m |
| Rise | 15:11 |
| Set | 03:07 |
| Elevation at transit | 52° |
| Transit time | 21:09 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 22h 05m 47s", Dec: 00° 19' 11s |
| Magnitude | 3 |
| Constellation | Aquarius |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Sadalmelik, 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 Sadalmelik is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Sadalmelik is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Sadalmelik
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 22h 05m 47s |
| Declination | 00° 19′ 11″ |
| Magnitude | 2.95 |
| Constellation | Aquarius |
| Elevation | 17.2° |
| Azimuth | 255.9° |
| Spectral type | G2Ib |