Zhang Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Zhang right now?
Zhang is located in the constellation Hydra. Although Zhang is currently 31° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Zhang tonight
Zhang visibility on 2026-10-29
Zhang Visible from early morning until sunrise
Zhang rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Zhang transit | 08:26 | 74° |
| Zhang set | 14:24 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | -75° |
Moonrise, 89% illuminated  | 21:56 | -64° |
| Zhang rise | 02:25 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:35 | 45° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 06:00 | 51° |
| Civil sunrise | 06:25 | 57° |
| Sunrise | 06:47 | 61° |
| Moonset | 10:35 | 53° |
Track Zhang position throughout the night
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Finder Chart for Zhang
Zhang Passage Through Night
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Current position of Zhang
| Time | 12:16 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 31° |
| Azimuth | 252° |
Here you can see the current position of Zhang 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 Zhang Visible Throughout the Year?
Zhang will remain visible until July 4, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Fri, 30 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:59 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:32 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 33m |
| Rise | 02:25 |
| Set | 14:20 |
| Elevation at transit | 74° |
| Transit time | 08:22 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 09h 51m 28s", Dec: -14° 50' 47s |
| Magnitude | 4 |
| Constellation | Hydra |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Zhang, 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 Zhang is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Zhang is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Zhang
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 09h 51m 29s |
| Declination | -14° 50′ 48″ |
| Magnitude | 4.11 |
| Constellation | Hydra |
| Elevation | 30.8° |
| Azimuth | 251.8° |
| Spectral type | G6/G8III |