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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: Santa Clara, United States
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Zosma Position and Visibility Tonight

Zosma

Where is Zosma right now?

Zosma is located in the constellation Leo. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 73 degrees toward the southeast from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 2.56.
Twilight begins at 23:29 local time, and at that moment, Zosma will appear at an altitude of 73 degrees toward the southeast.

Zosma Visibility on March 09

Zosma is visible all night until sunrise

Zosma Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Zosma rise16:08
Sunset17:0711°
Civil sunset17:3416°
Astrosession begin18:3528°
Moon Rise, 72.1% illuminated 22:5072°
Zosma transit23:1373°
Astrosession end04:0026°
Civil sunrise05:0114°
Sunrise05:289°
Zosma set06:19
Moon Set08:23-20°

Track Zosma Position Throughout the Night

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Finder Chart for Zosma

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Object nameZosma
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Zosma coordinates11.235138000000001, 20.523717
Center coordinates11.235138000000001, 20.523717

Zosma Passage Through Night

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Current position of Zosma

Time23:29
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Zosma elevation73°
Zosma Azimuth167°
Here you can see the current position of the Zosma on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Zosma's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Zosma


Zosma will be visible until July, 11, 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.
Time
DateTue, 10 March 2026
Twighlight start18:31
Twighlight end03:54
Twighlight duration9h 22m
Rise16:04
Set06:15
Elevation at transit73°
Transit time23:09
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 11h 14m 06s", Dec: 20° 31' 25s
Magnitude3
ConstellationLeo
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Zosma, 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 Zosma 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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Zosma

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension11.235138000000001°
Declination20.523717°
Magnitude2.56
ConstellationLeo
Elevation72.8°
Azimuth167.3°