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.
Where and When to Look for Yed Posterior Tonight
The best available observing time for Yed Posterior during this observing period is around 20:01, at 13° above the horizon toward the west. Status: Best view.
Yed Posterior will become visible again around January 6 after moving far enough from the Sun. 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.
How Yed Posterior Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Yed Posterior moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 84° toward the south, and finishes toward the east.
Track Yed Posterior position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Yed Posterior
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | 20° |
| Direction | west (265°) |
| Right Ascension | 16h 18m |
| Declination | −04° 41′ |
| Magnitude | 3.23 |
Yed Posterior Passage Through Night
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Current position of Yed Posterior
| Time | 19:36 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 20° |
| Azimuth | 265° |
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.
Yed Posterior Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 12:00 | 45° | 98° | east | Daylight |
| Oct 28, 13:00 | 60° | 102° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 28, 14:00 | 75° | 113° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 28, 15:00 | 84° | 188° | south | Daylight |
| Oct 28, 16:00 | 73° | 249° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 28, 17:00 | 58° | 259° | west | Daylight |
| Oct 28, 18:00 | 44° | 262° | west | Daylight |
| Oct 28, 18:49 — Sunset | 31° | 264° | west | Twilight |
| Oct 28, 19:00 | 29° | 264° | west | Twilight |
| Oct 28, 19:11 — Civil sunset | 26° | 264° | west | Twilight |
| Oct 28, 19:36 — Twilight start | 20° | 265° | west | Visible |
| Oct 28, 20:00 | 14° | 265° | west | Visible |
| Oct 28, 20:01 — Astronomical night starts | 13° | 265° | west | Visible |
| Oct 28, 21:00 | -1° | 265° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 28, 22:00 | -16° | 266° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 28, 23:00 | -31° | 265° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 29, 00:00 | -46° | 265° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 29, 01:00 | -61° | 263° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 29, 02:00 | -76° | 256° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 29, 03:00 | -86° | 158° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 29, 04:00 | -73° | 102° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 29, 05:00 | -58° | 97° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 29, 05:35 — Astronomical night ends | -50° | 96° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 29, 06:00 | -43° | 95° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 29, 06:00 — Twilight end | -43° | 95° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 29, 06:25 — Civil sunrise | -37° | 95° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 29, 06:47 — Sunrise | -32° | 95° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 29, 07:00 | -28° | 95° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 29, 08:00 | -13° | 95° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 29, 09:00 | 2° | 95° | east | Daylight |
| Oct 29, 10:00 | 16° | 95° | east | Daylight |
| Oct 29, 11:00 | 31° | 96° | east | Daylight |
| Oct 29, 12:00 | 46° | 98° | east | Daylight |