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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

Wezen Observation Details

Wezen

Wezen Daily Motion


Wezen will be visible until January, 1, 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.

Wezen Visibility Timetable on June 27

Wezen Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 1.6% illuminated06:57-32°
Wezen transit14:1924°
Wezen set18:40
Moon Set22:44-44°
Astrosession begin23:07-48°
Astrosession end04:02-64°
Wezen rise09:55

Track Wezen Position Throughout the Night

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Wezen - Yellow Supergiant Star

Wezen is the third-brightest star in the constellation Canis Major and the thirty-first-brightest star in the night sky. It is a yellow supergiant star located about 1,600 light-years away from Earth.

Wezen has an apparent magnitude of 1.83 and is one of the most luminous stars visible to the naked eye.

Finder Chart for Wezen

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Object nameWezen
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Wezen coordinates7.139857000000001, -26.3932
Center coordinates7.139857000000001, -26.3932

Wezen Passage Through Night

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Current position of Wezen

Time03:48
Latitude39.9625
Longitude-83.0061
Wezen elevation-67°
Wezen Azimuth-61°
Here you can see the current position of the Wezen on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Wezen's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Wezen

Time
DateSat, 28 June 2025
Twighlight start23:03
Twighlight end03:57
Twighlight duration5h 55m
Rise09:51
Set18:33
Elevation at transit24°
Transit time14:12
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 07h 08m 23s", Dec: -26° 23' 35s
Magnitude2
ConstellationCanis Major
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Wezen, 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 Wezen 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.