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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. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 73 degrees, Zosma is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:34 local time, and at that moment, Zosma will appear at an altitude of 25 degrees toward the west.

Zosma Visibility on July 17

Zosma is visible from sunset through most of the night

Zosma Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 3.7% illuminated 06:36-10°
Zosma transit14:4273°
Sunset18:2639°
Civil sunset18:5733°
Twighlight start19:3425°
Astrosession begin20:1517°
Moon Set20:1817°
Zosma set21:47
Astrosession end02:12-32°
Zosma rise07:33

Track Zosma Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time
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Azimuth
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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

Time14:28
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Zosma elevation73°
Zosma Azimuth169°
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 become visible in October, 15. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from October, 15, Zosma can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Time
DateFri, 17 July 2026
Twighlight start20:11
Twighlight end02:06
Twighlight duration6h 55m
Rise07:33
Set21:43
Elevation at transit73°
Transit time14:38
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
Elevation72.9°
Azimuth168.6°