Sheliak Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Sheliak right now?
Sheliak is located in the constellation LYRA. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 68° toward the west, with an apparent magnitude of 3.52.
Twilight begins at 18:58 local time. At that moment, Sheliak will be 68° above the horizon toward the west.
Twilight begins at 18:58 local time. At that moment, Sheliak will be 68° above the horizon toward the west.
Sheliak visibility on 2026-10-03
Sheliak Visible from sunset until early morning
Sheliak rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Sunset | 16:47 | 84° |
| Sheliak transit | 17:10 | 86° |
| Civil sunset | 17:15 | 86° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 17:45 | 82° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:15 | 76° |
Moonrise, 56.5% illuminated  | 21:14 | 41° |
| Sheliak set | 01:10 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:38 | -16° |
| Sheliak rise | 09:07 | |
| Moonset | 12:53 | 39° |
Track Sheliak position throughout the night
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Sheliak Passage Through Night
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Current position of Sheliak
| Time | 18:58 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 68° |
| Azimuth | 268° |
Here you can see the current position of Sheliak 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 Sheliak Visible Throughout the Year?
Sheliak will remain visible until December 23, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sun, 4 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:13 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:36 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 23m |
| Rise | 09:07 |
| Set | 01:06 |
| Elevation at transit | 86° |
| Transit time | 17:06 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 18h 50m 04s", Dec: 33° 21' 45s |
| Magnitude | 4 |
| Constellation | Lyra |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Sheliak, 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 Sheliak is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Sheliak is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Sheliak
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 18h 50m 05s |
| Declination | 33° 21′ 46″ |
| Magnitude | 3.52 |
| Constellation | Lyra |
| Elevation | 67.6° |
| Azimuth | 267.9° |
| Spectral type | A8:V comp SB |