Sulafat Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Sulafat right now?
Sulafat is located in the constellation LYRA. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 69° toward the west, with an apparent magnitude of 3.25.
Twilight begins at 18:58 local time. At that moment, Sulafat will be 69° above the horizon toward the west.
Twilight begins at 18:58 local time. At that moment, Sulafat will be 69° above the horizon toward the west.
Sulafat visibility on 2026-10-03
Sulafat Visible from sunset until early morning
Sulafat rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Sunset | 16:47 | 82° |
| Civil sunset | 17:15 | 85° |
| Sulafat transit | 17:19 | 85° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 17:45 | 83° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:15 | 78° |
Moonrise, 56.5% illuminated  | 21:14 | 42° |
| Sulafat set | 01:15 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:38 | -16° |
| Sulafat rise | 09:19 | |
| Moonset | 12:53 | 37° |
Track Sulafat position throughout the night
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Finder Chart for Sulafat
Sulafat Passage Through Night
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Current position of Sulafat
| Time | 18:58 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 69° |
| Azimuth | 265° |
Here you can see the current position of Sulafat 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 Sulafat Visible Throughout the Year?
Sulafat will remain visible until December 25, 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 | 09:19 |
| Set | 01:11 |
| Elevation at transit | 85° |
| Transit time | 17:15 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 18h 58m 56s", Dec: 32° 41' 22s |
| Magnitude | 3 |
| Constellation | Lyra |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Sulafat, 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 Sulafat is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Sulafat is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Sulafat
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 18h 58m 57s |
| Declination | 32° 41′ 22″ |
| Magnitude | 3.25 |
| Constellation | Lyra |
| Elevation | 69.1° |
| Azimuth | 264.5° |
| Spectral type | B9III |