Sheliak Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Sheliak right now?
Sheliak is located in the constellation Lyra. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 18:53 local time. At that moment, Sheliak will be 76° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 18:53 local time. At that moment, Sheliak will be 76° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Sheliak visibility on 2026-08-21
Sheliak Visible from sunset until sunrise
Sheliak rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Sheliak rise | 12:00 | |
Moonrise, 49% illuminated  | 12:56 | 9° |
| Sunset | 17:51 | 64° |
| Civil sunset | 18:20 | 69° |
| Twilight start | 18:53 | 76° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:27 | 82° |
| Sheliak transit | 19:59 | 86° |
| Moonset | 22:12 | 63° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 02:54 | 10° |
| Twilight end | 03:29 | 4° |
| Sheliak set | 03:59 |
Track Sheliak Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for Sheliak
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| Object name | Sheliak |
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| Sheliak coordinates | 18.834665, 33.362667 |
| Center coordinates | 18.834665, 33.362667 |
Sheliak Passage Through Night
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Current position of Sheliak
| Time | 06:12 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -15° |
| Azimuth | 337° |
Here you can see the current position of Sheliak 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.
Annual motion of Sheliak
Sheliak will remain visible until December 23, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Fri, 21 August 2026 |
| Twilight start | 19:23 |
| Twilight end | 02:48 |
| Twilight duration | 7h 25m |
| Rise | 12:00 |
| Set | 03:59 |
| Elevation at transit | 86° |
| Transit time | 19:59 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 18h 50m 04s", Dec: 33° 21' 45s |
| Magnitude | 4 |
| Constellation | Lyra |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Sheliak, 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 view detailed visibility information in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Sheliak
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 18.834665° |
| Declination | 33.362667° |
| Magnitude | 3.52 |
| Constellation | Lyra |
| Elevation | -14.8° |
| Azimuth | 336.5° |