Where is Sham right now?
Sham is located in the constellation Sagitta. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 53° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 4.39.
Where and When to Look for Sham Tonight
The best available observing time for Sham during this observing period is around 14:35, at 53° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
Sham will remain visible until December 26, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Sham is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Sham Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Sham moves from the south, reaches its highest sampled position at 68° toward the south, and finishes toward the south.
Track Sham position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Sham
| Constellation | Sagitta |
| Elevation | 53° |
| Direction | south-west (244°) |
| Right Ascension | 19h 40m |
| Declination | +18° 00′ |
| Magnitude | 4.39 |
Sham Passage Through Night
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Current position of Sham
| Time | 14:35 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 53° |
| Azimuth | 244° |
Here you can see the current position of Sham 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.
Sham Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 12:00 | 68° | 170° | south | Daylight |
| Nov 4, 13:00 | 66° | 207° | south-west | Twilight |
| Nov 4, 14:00 | 58° | 233° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 4, 15:00 | 48° | 250° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 4, 16:00 | 37° | 263° | west | Visible |
| Nov 4, 17:00 | 26° | 273° | west | Visible |
| Nov 4, 18:00 | 14° | 282° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 4, 19:00 | 3° | 291° | north-west | Very low |
| Nov 4, 20:00 | -7° | 301° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 4, 21:00 | -17° | 312° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 4, 22:00 | -24° | 325° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 4, 23:00 | -30° | 340° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 00:00 | -32° | 356° | north | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 00:33 — Astronomical night ends | -32° | 6° | north | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 01:00 | -31° | 13° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 01:05 — Twilight end | -31° | 14° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 01:37 — Civil sunrise | -29° | 23° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 02:00 | -27° | 29° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 02:07 — Sunrise | -26° | 30° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 03:00 | -20° | 42° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 04:00 | -12° | 54° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 05:00 | -2° | 65° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 06:00 | 9° | 74° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 5, 07:00 | 20° | 83° | east | Daylight |
| Nov 5, 08:00 | 32° | 93° | east | Daylight |
| Nov 5, 09:00 | 43° | 104° | south-east | Daylight |
| Nov 5, 10:00 | 54° | 118° | south-east | Daylight |
| Nov 5, 11:00 | 63° | 140° | south-east | Daylight |
| Nov 5, 12:00 | 68° | 173° | south | Daylight |