Sheliak Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Sheliak right now?
Sheliak is located in the constellation Lyra. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 41 degrees, Sheliak is not visible because it is daytime.
Sheliak Visibility on April 20
Sheliak is visible in the early morning sky until sunrise
Sheliak Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 3.5% illuminated  | 05:36 | 71° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:20 | -6° |
| Sheliak rise | 20:04 | |
| Moon Set | 21:08 | 10° |
| Astrosession end | 02:52 | 75° |
| Twighlight end | 03:26 | 81° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:58 | 86° |
| Sheliak transit | 04:03 | 86° |
| Sunrise | 04:27 | 84° |
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 | 08:12 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Sheliak elevation | 41° |
| Sheliak Azimuth | 75° |
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
Sheliak will be visible until December, 23, 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.
| Date | Mon, 20 April 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:15 |
| Twighlight end | 02:47 |
| Twighlight duration | 8h 31m |
| Rise | 20:04 |
| Set | 12:02 |
| Elevation at transit | 86° |
| Transit time | 04:03 |
| Equatorial coordinates | 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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Sheliak
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 18.834665° |
| Declination | 33.362667° |
| Magnitude | 3.52 |
| Constellation | Lyra |
| Elevation | 40.7° |
| Azimuth | 75.2° |