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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Sheratan Position and Visibility Tonight

Sheratan

Where is Sheratan right now?

Sheratan is located in the constellation Aries. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 23 degrees toward the east from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 2.64.
Twilight begins at 18:45 local time, and at that moment, Sheratan will appear at an altitude of 23 degrees toward the east.

Sheratan Visibility on March 13

Sheratan is visible from sunset through most of the night

Sheratan Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 44.5% illuminated 02:26-31°
Moon Set11:4761°
Sheratan transit13:4073°
Sunset17:1142°
Civil sunset17:3836°
Astrosession begin18:3924°
Sheratan set20:46
Astrosession end03:54-23°
Sheratan rise06:29

Track Sheratan Position Throughout the Night

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Finder Chart for Sheratan

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Object nameSheratan
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Sheratan coordinates1.910668, 20.808035
Center coordinates1.910668, 20.808035

Sheratan Passage Through Night

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Current position of Sheratan

Time18:45
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Sheratan elevation23°
Sheratan Azimuth81°
Here you can see the current position of the Sheratan on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Sheratan's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Sheratan


Sheratan will be visible until March, 14, 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.
Time
DateSat, 14 March 2026
Twighlight start18:39
Twighlight end03:52
Twighlight duration9h 12m
Rise06:29
Set20:42
Elevation at transit73°
Transit time13:36
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 01h 54m 38s", Dec: 20° 48' 28s
Magnitude3
ConstellationAries
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Sheratan, 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 Sheratan 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 Sheratan

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension1.910668°
Declination20.808035°
Magnitude2.64
ConstellationAries
Elevation22.9°
Azimuth80.7°