Where is Schedar right now?
Schedar is located in the constellation Cassiopeia. Although Schedar is currently 11° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 17:28 local time. At that moment, Schedar will be 40° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 17:28 local time. At that moment, Schedar will be 40° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track Schedar position throughout the night
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Shift the map to change the time and observe Schedar changing position in the night sky.
Where and When to Look for Schedar Tonight
The best observable position of Schedar is near 22:00: 71° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
Schedar will remain visible until March 18, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Schedar is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Schedar Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Schedar moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 71° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Schedar
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
| Elevation | 40° |
| Direction | north-east (43°) |
| Right Ascension | 00h 40m |
| Declination | +56° 32′ |
| Magnitude | 2.24 |
Schedar Passage Through Night
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Current position of Schedar
| Time | 17:28 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 40° |
| Azimuth | 43° |
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.
Schedar Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 12:00 | 7° | 14° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 14, 13:00 | 10° | 22° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 14, 14:00 | 15° | 28° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 14, 15:00 | 22° | 34° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 14, 16:00 | 29° | 39° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 14, 17:00 | 36° | 42° | north-east | Twilight |
| Oct 14, 18:00 | 45° | 44° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 14, 19:00 | 53° | 43° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 14, 20:00 | 61° | 38° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 14, 21:00 | 67° | 27° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 14, 22:00 | 71° | 5° | north | Best view |
| Oct 14, 23:00 | 69° | 341° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 15, 00:00 | 64° | 326° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 15, 01:00 | 56° | 318° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 15, 02:00 | 48° | 316° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 15, 03:00 | 40° | 317° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 15, 03:49 — Astronomical night ends | 33° | 319° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 15, 04:00 | 32° | 320° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 15, 04:19 — Twilight end | 29° | 321° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 15, 04:49 — Civil sunrise | 26° | 323° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 15, 05:00 | 25° | 324° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 15, 05:17 — Sunrise | 22° | 325° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 15, 06:00 | 18° | 329° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 15, 07:00 | 12° | 335° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 15, 08:00 | 8° | 342° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 15, 09:00 | 5° | 350° | north | Daylight |
| Oct 15, 10:00 | 4° | 358° | north | Daylight |
| Oct 15, 11:00 | 4° | 7° | north | Daylight |
| Oct 15, 12:00 | 7° | 15° | north-east | Daylight |