Sheliak Observation Details
Sheliak Daily Motion
Tonight, observing Sheliak may prove challenging owing to its low elevation. It will reach its transit at by 13:18 and set before sunset at 21:31. Rising near twilight's end at 05:02, it will fade away by 06:46, peaking at just 16° above the horizon.Sheliak will be visible until December, 25, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
Sheliak Visibility Timetable on December 22
Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Sheliak transit | 13:18 | 83° |
| Sunset | 17:08 | 44° |
| Civil sunset | 17:40 | 38° |
| Astrosession begin | 18:48 | 26° |
| Sheliak set | 21:31 | |
| Moon Rise, 57% illuminated | 23:50 | -14° |
| Sheliak rise | 05:02 | |
| Astrosession end | 06:13 | 10° |
| Civil sunrise | 07:20 | 21° |
| Sunrise | 07:52 | 27° |
| Moon Set | 12:24 | 78° |
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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| Limiting magnitude | |
| 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 | 22:54 |
| Latitude | 39.9625 |
| Longitude | -83.0061 |
| Sheliak elevation | -10° |
| Sheliak Azimuth | 30° |
Here you can see the current position of the Sheliak on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Sheliak's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of Sheliak
| Date | Mon, 23 December 2024 |
| Twighlight start | 18:48 |
| Twighlight end | 06:11 |
| Twighlight duration | 11h 23m |
| Rise | 05:02 |
| Set | 21:27 |
| Elevation at transit | 83° |
| Transit time | 13:14 |
| Equatorial coordinate | RA: 18h 50m 04s", Dec: 33° 21' 45s |
| Magnitude | 4 |
| Constellation | Lyra |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Sheliak, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Sheliak is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Sheliak is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.