Where is Sheliak right now?
Sheliak is located in the constellation LYRA. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 34° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 3.52.
Twilight begins at 21:48 local time. At that moment, Sheliak will be 34° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 21:48 local time. At that moment, Sheliak will be 34° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Track Sheliak position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Sheliak Tonight
The best observable position of Sheliak is near 18:00: 79° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
Sheliak will remain visible until December 23, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Sheliak is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Sheliak Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Sheliak moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 79° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Sheliak
| Constellation | Lyra |
| Elevation | 34° |
| Direction | north-west (288°) |
| Right Ascension | 18h 50m |
| Declination | +33° 21′ |
| Magnitude | 3.52 |
Sheliak Passage Through Night
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Current position of Sheliak
| Time | 21:48 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 34° |
| Azimuth | 288° |
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.
Sheliak Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | 28° | 68° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | 40° | 75° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | 51° | 81° | east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | 63° | 89° | east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | 75° | 100° | east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | 85° | 151° | south-east | Twilight |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 79° | 252° | south-west | Best view |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 67° | 268° | west | Visible |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 55° | 276° | west | Visible |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | 44° | 283° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | 32° | 290° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | 21° | 296° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | 11° | 304° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | 1° | 312° | north-west | Very low |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | -7° | 322° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | -13° | 333° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | -16° | 340° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | -17° | 345° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | -18° | 347° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | -19° | 353° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | -19° | 358° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | -19° | 360° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | -18° | 11° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | -15° | 24° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | -9° | 35° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | -1° | 45° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | 8° | 54° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | 18° | 61° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | 29° | 68° | north-east | Daylight |