Schedar Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Schedar right now?
Schedar is located in the constellation Cassiopeia. Although Schedar is currently 8° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:10 local time. At that moment, Schedar will be 31° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 18:10 local time. At that moment, Schedar will be 31° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Schedar visibility on 2026-09-17
Schedar Visible all night
Schedar rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Schedar is always above the horizon | ||
Moonrise, 24% illuminated  | 10:43 | 5° |
| Sunset | 17:12 | 24° |
| Civil sunset | 17:39 | 27° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:10 | 31° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:41 | 35° |
| Schedar is always above the horizon | ||
| Moonset | 20:07 | 47° |
| Schedar transit | 00:03 | 71° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:23 | 52° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 03:54 | 48° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:25 | 43° |
| Sunrise | 04:52 | 40° |
Track Schedar position throughout the night
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Finder Chart for Schedar
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| Object name | Schedar |
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| Schedar coordinates | 0.6751159999999999, 56.53733100000001 |
| Center coordinates | 0.6751159999999999, 56.53733100000001 |
Schedar Passage Through Night
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Current position of Schedar
| Time | 09:45 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 8° |
| Azimuth | 341° |
Here you can see the current position of Schedar 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 Schedar Visible Throughout the Year?
Schedar will remain visible until March 18, 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 | Schedar is always up |
| Set | Schedar is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 71° |
| Transit time | 00:03 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 00h 40m 30s", Dec: 56° 32' 14s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Schedar, 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 Schedar is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Schedar is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Schedar
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 00h 40m 30s |
| Declination | 56° 32′ 14″ |
| Magnitude | 2.24 |
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
| Elevation | 8.5° |
| Azimuth | 341.4° |
| Spectral type | K0II-IIIvar |