Scheat Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Scheat right now?
Scheat is located in the constellation Pegasus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 30° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 2.44.
Twilight begins at 03:18 local time. At that moment, Scheat will be 30° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 03:18 local time. At that moment, Scheat will be 30° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Scheat visibility on 2026-09-16
Scheat Visible all night
Scheat rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 16% illuminated  | 09:41 | -23° |
| Scheat rise | 14:55 | |
| Sunset | 17:13 | 25° |
| Civil sunset | 17:41 | 30° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:12 | 36° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:43 | 42° |
| Moonset | 19:28 | 51° |
| Scheat transit | 22:30 | 81° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:22 | 29° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 03:53 | 23° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:24 | 17° |
| Sunrise | 04:52 | 13° |
| Scheat set | 06:05 |
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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| 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 | 03:18 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 30° |
| Azimuth | 284° |
Here you can see the current position of Scheat 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 Scheat Visible Throughout the Year?
Scheat will remain visible until February 11, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Thu, 17 September 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:37 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:17 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 40m |
| Rise | 14:51 |
| Set | 06:01 |
| Elevation at transit | 81° |
| Transit time | 22:26 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 23h 03m 46s", Dec: 28° 04' 58s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Pegasus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Scheat, 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 Scheat is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Scheat is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Scheat
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 23h 03m 46s |
| Declination | 28° 04′ 58″ |
| Magnitude | 2.44 |
| Constellation | Pegasus |
| Elevation | 30.1° |
| Azimuth | 284° |
| Spectral type | M2II-IIIvar |