Yed Posterior Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Yed Posterior right now?
Yed Posterior is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 19:36 local time. At that moment, Yed Posterior will be 20° above the horizon toward the west.
Twilight begins at 19:36 local time. At that moment, Yed Posterior will be 20° above the horizon toward the west.
Yed Posterior tonight
Yed Posterior visibility on 2026-10-28
Yed Posterior Visible from sunset until before midnight
Yed Posterior rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Yed Posterior transit | 14:56 | 84° |
| Sunset | 18:49 | 31° |
| Civil sunset | 19:11 | 26° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 19:36 | 20° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | 13° |
Moonrise, 95.2% illuminated  | 20:52 | 1° |
| Yed Posterior set | 20:55 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:35 | -50° |
| Yed Posterior rise | 08:53 | |
| Moonset | 09:30 | 9° |
Track Yed Posterior position throughout the night
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Finder Chart for Yed Posterior
Yed Posterior Passage Through Night
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Current position of Yed Posterior
| Time | 07:14 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | -26° |
| Azimuth | 95° |
Here you can see the current position of Yed Posterior on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.
When Is Yed Posterior Visible Throughout the Year?
Yed Posterior will become visible again around January 6 after moving far enough from the Sun.
| Date | Wed, 28 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:55 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:28 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 33m |
| Rise | 08:53 |
| Set | 20:51 |
| Elevation at transit | 84° |
| Transit time | 14:52 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 16h 18m 19s", Dec: -4° 41' 33s |
| Magnitude | 3 |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Yed Posterior, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when Yed Posterior is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Yed Posterior is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Yed Posterior
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 16h 18m 19s |
| Declination | -4° 41′ 33″ |
| Magnitude | 3.23 |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | -25.8° |
| Azimuth | 94.6° |
| Spectral type | G8III |