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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: Columbus, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
39.9625
Longitude:
-83.0061

Tarf Observation Details

Tarf

Tarf Daily Motion

Tarf will not be observable tonight. It will reach its transit at 59° by 17:33 and set at 00:03. Throughout the night, from 00:36 to 04:57, it will be below the horizon. Tarf will rise again after sunrise, at 10:59.
Tarf will become visible in September, 16. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from September, 16, Tarf can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.

Tarf Visibility Timetable on May 26

Tarf Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 4.8% illuminated04:39-39°
Tarf transit17:3359°
Moon Set19:3349°
Sunset20:4837°
Civil sunset21:2131°
Astrosession begin22:4515°
Tarf set00:03
Astrosession end04:12-37°
Tarf rise10:59

Track Tarf Position Throughout the Night

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Finder Chart for Tarf

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Object nameTarf
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Tarf coordinates8.275256, 9.185545
Center coordinates8.275256, 9.185545

Tarf Passage Through Night

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Current position of Tarf

Time00:36
Latitude39.9625
Longitude-83.0061
Tarf elevation-6°
Tarf Azimuth73°
Here you can see the current position of the Tarf on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Tarf's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Tarf

Time
DateTue, 27 May 2025
Twighlight start22:46
Twighlight end04:10
Twighlight duration5h 24m
Rise10:59
Set23:59
Elevation at transit59°
Transit time17:29
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 08h 16m 30s", Dec: 09° 11' 07s
Magnitude4
ConstellationCancer
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Tarf, 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 Tarf 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.