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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

Sulafat Position and Visibility Tonight

Sulafat

Where is Sulafat right now?

Sulafat is located in the constellation Lyra. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 83 degrees toward the southeast from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 3.25.
Twilight begins at 01:59 local time, and at that moment, Sulafat will appear at an altitude of 83 degrees toward the southeast.

Sulafat Visibility on May 30

Sulafat is visible during the evening hours

Sulafat Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 98.1% illuminated 17:20-3°
Sulafat rise17:38
Sunset18:196°
Civil sunset18:5111°
Twighlight start19:2818°
Astrosession begin20:1025°
Sulafat transit01:3485°
Astrosession end01:5983°
Twighlight end02:4176°
Moon Set02:5772°
Civil sunrise03:1968°
Sunrise03:5062°
Sulafat set09:30

Track Sulafat Position Throughout the Night

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Finder Chart for Sulafat

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Object nameSulafat
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Sulafat coordinates18.982395, 32.689557
Center coordinates18.982395, 32.689557

Sulafat Passage Through Night

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Current position of Sulafat

Time01:59
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Sulafat elevation83°
Sulafat Azimuth131°
Here you can see the current position of the Sulafat on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Sulafat's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Sulafat


Sulafat 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.
Time
DateSun, 31 May 2026
Twighlight start20:06
Twighlight end01:53
Twighlight duration6h 47m
Rise17:34
Set09:27
Elevation at transit85°
Transit time01:31
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 18h 58m 56s", Dec: 32° 41' 22s
Magnitude3
ConstellationLyra
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Sulafat, 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 Sulafat 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 Sulafat

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension18.982395°
Declination32.689557°
Magnitude3.25
ConstellationLyra
Elevation83.1°
Azimuth130.7°