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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

Sadr Position and Visibility Tonight

Sadr

Where is Sadr right now?

Sadr is located in the constellation Cygnus. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 67 degrees toward the northwest from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 2.23.
Twilight begins at 00:41 local time, and at that moment, Sadr will appear at an altitude of 67 degrees toward the northwest.

Sadr Visibility on June 04

Sadr is visible during the evening hours

Sadr Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Sadr rise17:58
Sunset18:223°
Civil sunset18:547°
Twighlight start19:3313°
Astrosession begin20:1519°
Moon Rise, 88.5% illuminated 21:3132°
Astrosession end01:5681°
Sadr transit02:3887°
Twighlight end02:3987°
Civil sunrise03:1782°
Sunrise03:4976°
Moon Set07:1837°

Track Sadr Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
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Shift the map to change the time and observe Sadr changing position in the night sky.

Sadr - Yellow Supergiant Star

Sadr is the central star in the Northern Cross asterism and the thirty-ninth-brightest star in the night sky. It is a yellow supergiant star located about 1,800 light-years away from Earth.

Sadr has an apparent magnitude of 2.23 and is one of the most prominent stars in the summer sky in the Northern Hemisphere.

Finder Chart for Sadr

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Object nameSadr
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Sadr coordinates20.370473, 40.256679
Center coordinates20.370473, 40.256679

Sadr Passage Through Night

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Current position of Sadr

Time00:41
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Sadr elevation67°
Sadr Azimuth-74°
Here you can see the current position of the Sadr on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Sadr's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Sadr


Sadr will be visible until January, 15, 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
DateFri, 5 June 2026
Twighlight start20:11
Twighlight end01:50
Twighlight duration6h 39m
Rise17:54
Set11:14
Elevation at transit87°
Transit time02:34
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 20h 22m 13s", Dec: 40° 15' 24s
Magnitude2
ConstellationCygnus
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Sadr, 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 Sadr 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 Sadr

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension20.370473°
Declination40.256679°
Magnitude2.23
ConstellationCygnus
Elevation67.1°
Azimuth-73.6°