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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 Observation Details

Zosma

Zosma Daily Motion

Zosma will not be observable tonight. It will reach its transit at 73° by 11:17 and set at 18:22. Throughout the night, from 18:26 to 03:45, it will be below the horizon. Zosma will rise again after sunrise, at 04:08.
Zosma will become visible in October, 14. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from October, 14, Zosma can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.

Zosma Visibility Timetable on September 07

Zosma Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Zosma transit11:1773°
Moon Rise, 99.4% illuminated17:0614°
Sunset17:2710°
Civil sunset17:545°
Zosma set18:22
Astrosession begin18:58-6°
Astrosession end03:13-9°
Zosma rise04:08
Civil sunrise04:172°
Moon Set04:345°
Sunrise04:447°

Track Zosma Position Throughout the Night

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Where is Zosma right now?

Zosma is located in the constellation Leo, at right ascension 11h 14m 06s" and declination 20° 31' 25s. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 43 degrees, Zosma is not visible because it is daytime.

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

Time14:40
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Zosma elevation43°
Zosma Azimuth96°
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

Time
DateSun, 7 September 2025
Twighlight start18:53
Twighlight end03:07
Twighlight duration8h 13m
Rise04:08
Set18:18
Elevation at transit73°
Transit time11:13
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.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Zosma

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension11.235138000000001°
Declination20.523717°
Magnitude2.56
ConstellationLeo
Elevation43°
Azimuth96.2°