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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

Scheat Position and Visibility Tonight

Scheat

Where is Scheat right now?

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

Scheat Visibility on February 27

Scheat is visible from sunset through most of the night

Scheat Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Scheat transit10:4481°
Moon Rise, 66.8% illuminated 10:4881°
Sunset15:5725°
Civil sunset16:2520°
Astrosession begin17:259°
Scheat set18:19
Moon Set02:28-6°
Scheat rise03:05
Astrosession end03:141°
Civil sunrise04:1512°
Sunrise04:4217°

Track Scheat Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time
Altitude
Azimuth
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Finder Chart for Scheat

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Object nameScheat
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Scheat coordinates23.062901, 28.082789000000002
Center coordinates23.062901, 28.082789000000002

Scheat Passage Through Night

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Current position of Scheat

Time03:11
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Scheat elevation1°
Scheat Azimuth-54°
Here you can see the current position of the Scheat on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Scheat's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Scheat


Scheat will become visible in April, 20. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from April, 20, Scheat can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Time
DateSat, 28 February 2026
Twighlight start17:22
Twighlight end03:08
Twighlight duration10h 46m
Rise03:02
Set18:11
Elevation at transit81°
Transit time10:36
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 23h 03m 46s", Dec: 28° 04' 58s
Magnitude2
ConstellationPegasus
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Scheat, 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 Scheat 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 Scheat

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension23.062901°
Declination28.082789000000002°
Magnitude2.44
ConstellationPegasus
Elevation0.9°
Azimuth-54.5°