Where is Scheat right now?
Scheat is located in the constellation Pegasus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 74° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 2.44.
Twilight begins at 20:23 local time. At that moment, Scheat will be 74° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 20:23 local time. At that moment, Scheat will be 74° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Track Scheat position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Scheat Tonight
The best observable position of Scheat is near 21:00: 79° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
Scheat will remain visible until February 11, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Scheat is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Scheat Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Scheat moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 79° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Scheat
| Constellation | Pegasus |
| Elevation | 74° |
| Direction | south-east (122°) |
| Right Ascension | 23h 03m |
| Declination | +28° 04′ |
| Magnitude | 2.44 |
Scheat Passage Through Night
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Current position of Scheat
| Time | 20:23 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 74° |
| Azimuth | 122° |
Here you can see the current position of Scheat 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.
Scheat Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 12:00 | -15° | 35° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | -7° | 46° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | 2° | 55° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | 12° | 64° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | 23° | 71° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | 35° | 79° | east | Twilight |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 47° | 87° | east | Visible |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 59° | 96° | east | Visible |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 70° | 112° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | 79° | 150° | south-east | Best view |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | 78° | 222° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | 68° | 252° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | 56° | 266° | west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | 44° | 275° | west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | 32° | 283° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | 21° | 290° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | 14° | 295° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | 10° | 298° | north-west | Very low |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | 8° | 299° | north-west | Very low |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | 3° | 303° | north-west | Very low |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | 0° | 307° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | -1° | 308° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | -9° | 316° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | -17° | 328° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | -22° | 341° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | -24° | 355° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | -24° | 9° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | -21° | 23° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | -15° | 36° | north-east | Below horizon |