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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

Schedar Position and Visibility Tonight

Schedar

Where is Schedar right now?

Schedar is located in the constellation Cassiopeia. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 28 degrees toward the northwest from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 2.24.
Twilight begins at 00:41 local time, and at that moment, Schedar will appear at an altitude of 28 degrees toward the northwest.

Schedar Visibility on June 04

Schedar is Not visible tonight

Schedar Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Schedar is always above the horizon
Sunset18:224°
Civil sunset18:544°
Twighlight start19:334°
Astrosession begin20:155°
Schedar is always above the horizon
Moon Rise, 88.5% illuminated 21:319°
Astrosession end01:5638°
Twighlight end02:3944°
Civil sunrise03:1749°
Sunrise03:4954°
Schedar transit06:5571°
Moon Set07:1870°

Track Schedar Position Throughout the Night

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Time
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Finder Chart for Schedar

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Object nameSchedar
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Schedar coordinates0.6751159999999999, 56.53733100000001
Center coordinates0.6751159999999999, 56.53733100000001

Schedar Passage Through Night

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Current position of Schedar

Time00:41
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Schedar elevation28°
Schedar Azimuth-39°
Here you can see the current position of the Schedar on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Schedar's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Schedar


Schedar will be visible until March, 18, 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
RiseSchedar is always up
SetSchedar is always up
Elevation at transit71°
Transit time06:51
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 00h 40m 30s", Dec: 56° 32' 14s
Magnitude2
ConstellationCassiopeia
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Schedar, 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 Schedar 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 Schedar

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension0.6751159999999999°
Declination56.53733100000001°
Magnitude2.24
ConstellationCassiopeia
Elevation28.4°
Azimuth-38.7°