Where is Zhang right now?
Zhang is located in the constellation Hydra. Although Zhang is currently 19° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Where and When to Look for Zhang Tonight
The best available observing time for Zhang during this observing period is around 05:36, at 46° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
Zhang will remain visible until July 4, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Zhang is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Zhang Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Zhang moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 73° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track Zhang position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Zhang
| Constellation | Hydra |
| Elevation | -72° |
| Direction | south-west (221°) |
| Right Ascension | 09h 51m |
| Declination | −14° 50′ |
| Magnitude | 4.11 |
Zhang Passage Through Night
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Current position of Zhang
| Time | 19:36 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | -72° |
| Azimuth | 221° |
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.
Zhang Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 12:00 | 35° | 251° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 29, 13:00 | 20° | 254° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 29, 14:00 | 6° | 255° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 29, 15:00 | -9° | 255° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 29, 16:00 | -23° | 254° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 29, 17:00 | -38° | 252° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 29, 18:00 | -52° | 247° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 29, 18:49 — Sunset | -63° | 239° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 29, 19:00 | -65° | 236° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 29, 19:11 — Civil sunset | -67° | 232° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 29, 19:36 — Twilight start | -72° | 221° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 29, 20:00 | -75° | 204° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 29, 20:01 — Astronomical night starts | -75° | 203° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 29, 21:00 | -74° | 148° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 29, 22:00 | -63° | 121° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 29, 23:00 | -49° | 111° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 00:00 | -35° | 107° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 01:00 | -21° | 105° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 02:00 | -6° | 105° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 30, 03:00 | 8° | 105° | south-east | Very low |
| Oct 30, 04:00 | 23° | 107° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 30, 05:00 | 37° | 110° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 30, 05:35 — Astronomical night ends | 45° | 113° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 30, 06:00 | 51° | 116° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 30, 06:00 — Twilight end | 51° | 116° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 30, 06:25 — Civil sunrise | 57° | 120° | south-east | Twilight |
| Oct 30, 06:47 — Sunrise | 61° | 125° | south-east | Twilight |
| Oct 30, 07:00 | 64° | 129° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 30, 08:00 | 73° | 161° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 30, 09:00 | 71° | 209° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 30, 10:00 | 61° | 235° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 30, 11:00 | 48° | 246° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 30, 12:00 | 34° | 251° | south-west | Daylight |