Scheat Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Scheat right now?
Scheat is located in the constellation Pegasus. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 36 degrees, Scheat is not visible because it is daytime.
Scheat Visibility on May 09
Scheat is visible in the early morning sky until sunrise
Scheat Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Astrosession begin | 19:45 | -24° |
| Scheat rise | 23:26 | |
Moon Rise, 58.8% illuminated  | 00:03 | 6° |
| Astrosession end | 02:22 | 32° |
| Twighlight end | 03:00 | 39° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:35 | 46° |
| Sunrise | 04:05 | 52° |
| Scheat transit | 07:01 | 81° |
| Moon Set | 10:29 | 46° |
Track Scheat Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for Scheat
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| Object name | Scheat |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| Scheat coordinates | 23.062901, 28.082789000000002 |
| Center coordinates | 23.062901, 28.082789000000002 |
Scheat Passage Through Night
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Current position of Scheat
| Time | 11:24 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Scheat elevation | 36° |
| Scheat Azimuth | 80° |
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 be visible until February, 11, 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.
| Date | Sat, 9 May 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:40 |
| Twighlight end | 02:17 |
| Twighlight duration | 7h 38m |
| Rise | 23:26 |
| Set | 14:36 |
| Elevation at transit | 81° |
| Transit time | 07:01 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 23h 03m 46s", Dec: 28° 04' 58s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Pegasus |
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.
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 Ascension | 23.062901° |
| Declination | 28.082789000000002° |
| Magnitude | 2.44 |
| Constellation | Pegasus |
| Elevation | 35.6° |
| Azimuth | 79.5° |