Where is Schedar right now?
Schedar is located in the constellation Cassiopeia. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 63° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 2.24.
Twilight begins at 21:10 local time. At that moment, Schedar will be 63° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 21:10 local time. At that moment, Schedar will be 63° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track Schedar position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Schedar Tonight
The best observable position of Schedar is near 23:00: 71° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
Schedar will remain visible until March 18, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Schedar is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Schedar Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Schedar moves from the north, reaches its highest sampled position at 71° toward the north, and finishes toward the north.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Schedar
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
| Elevation | 63° |
| Direction | north-east (35°) |
| Right Ascension | 00h 40m |
| Declination | +56° 32′ |
| Magnitude | 2.24 |
Schedar Passage Through Night
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Current position of Schedar
| Time | 21:10 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 63° |
| Azimuth | 35° |
Here you can see the current position of Schedar 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.
Schedar Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 12:00 | 5° | 8° | north | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | 7° | 16° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | 11° | 23° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | 17° | 30° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | 23° | 35° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | 30° | 40° | north-east | Twilight |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 38° | 43° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 46° | 44° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 55° | 42° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | 62° | 37° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | 68° | 23° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | 71° | 0° | north | Best view |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | 68° | 337° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | 62° | 324° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | 55° | 318° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | 46° | 316° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | 41° | 317° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | 38° | 317° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | 37° | 318° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | 33° | 319° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | 30° | 320° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | 29° | 321° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | 23° | 325° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | 17° | 330° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | 11° | 337° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | 7° | 344° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | 5° | 352° | north | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | 4° | 0° | north | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | 5° | 9° | north | Daylight |