20299-1835 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is 20299-1835 right now?
20299-1835 is located in the constellation Capricornus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 20° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 5.91.
Twilight begins at 21:47 local time. At that moment, 20299-1835 will be 20° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 21:47 local time. At that moment, 20299-1835 will be 20° above the horizon toward the south-west.
20299-1835 visibility on 2026-10-03
20299-1835 Visible from sunset until before midnight
20299-1835 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| 20299-1835 rise | 13:50 | |
| Sunset | 16:47 | 27° |
| Civil sunset | 17:15 | 30° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 17:45 | 32° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:15 | 33° |
| 20299-1835 transit | 18:50 | 34° |
Moonrise, 56.5% illuminated  | 21:14 | 25° |
| 20299-1835 set | 23:49 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:38 | -45° |
| Moonset | 12:53 | -10° |
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Star system description: 20299-1835
System 20299-1835 — double star system, is located in the constellation Capricornus, at coordinates RA: 20h 29m 53s", Dec: -18° 34' 59s.
The primary and secondary magnitudes are 5.91 and 6.68. Their separation is 25 arcseconds, at position angle 243°. The magnitude difference is 0.77 magnitudes; the primary is approximately 2 times brighter.
Both components are white.
The following technical data come from the Washington Double Star Catalog.
The primary and secondary magnitudes are 5.91 and 6.68. Their separation is 25 arcseconds, at position angle 243°. The magnitude difference is 0.77 magnitudes; the primary is approximately 2 times brighter.
Both components are white.
The following technical data come from the Washington Double Star Catalog.
Technical details: 20299-1835
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | 20299-1835 |
| System type | double star system |
| Primary star | 12 Cap |
| Right ascension (RA) | 20.49831 (20h 29m 53s") |
| Declination (Dec) | -18.58317 (-18° 34' 59s) |
| Primary magnitude | 5.91 |
| Secondary magnitude | 6.68 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | A3Vn+A7V (white/white) |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 25 |
| Position angle | 243° |
| Discovery year | 1777 |
| Last observed | 2019 |
| Primary proper motion (RA, Dec) | +026-080 |
| Secondary proper motion (RA, Dec) | +014-088 |
| Number of observations | 90 |
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
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20299-1835 Passage Through Night
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Current position of 20299-1835
| Time | 21:47 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 20° |
| Azimuth | 225° |
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When Is 20299-1835 Visible Throughout the Year?
20299-1835 will remain visible until November 26, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sun, 4 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:13 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:36 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 23m |
| Rise | 13:46 |
| Set | 23:46 |
| Elevation at transit | 34° |
| Transit time | 18:46 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 20h 29m 53s", Dec: -18° 34' 59s |
| Magnitude | 6 |
| Constellation | Capricornus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of 20299-1835, 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 20299-1835 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when 20299-1835 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of 20299-1835
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 20h 29m 54s |
| Declination | -18° 34′ 59″ |
| Magnitude | 5.91 |
| Constellation | Capricornus |
| Elevation | 20.2° |
| Azimuth | 225° |