Sabik Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Sabik right now?
Sabik is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 11° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 2.43.
Twilight begins at 19:37 local time. At that moment, Sabik will be 11° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 19:37 local time. At that moment, Sabik will be 11° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Sabik visibility on 2026-10-03
Sabik Visible from sunset until before midnight
Sabik rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Sabik transit | 15:31 | 37° |
| Sunset | 16:47 | 34° |
| Civil sunset | 17:15 | 32° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 17:45 | 28° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:15 | 24° |
| Sabik set | 20:40 | |
Moonrise, 56.5% illuminated  | 21:14 | -6° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:38 | -68° |
| Sabik rise | 10:17 | |
| Moonset | 12:53 | 26° |
Track Sabik position throughout the night
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Finder Chart for Sabik
Sabik Passage Through Night
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Current position of Sabik
| Time | 19:37 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 11° |
| Azimuth | 240° |
Here you can see the current position of Sabik 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.
When Is Sabik Visible Throughout the Year?
Sabik will become visible again around February 7 after moving far enough from the Sun.
| Date | Sun, 4 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:13 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:36 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 23m |
| Rise | 10:17 |
| Set | 20:36 |
| Elevation at transit | 37° |
| Transit time | 15:27 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 17h 10m 22s", Dec: -15° 43' 29s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Sabik, 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 Sabik is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Sabik is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Sabik
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 17h 10m 23s |
| Declination | -15° 43′ 30″ |
| Magnitude | 2.43 |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | 11.4° |
| Azimuth | 239.9° |
| Spectral type | A2.5Va |