Sadalsuud
Where is Sadalsuud?
Look south, about 33° up at 21:38 in Aquarius.
- Rises
- 16:00
- Highest
- 21:35
- Sets
- 03:10
- Best after dark
- 21:38 · 33°
Can I see Sadalsuud tonight?
From London tonight, Sadalsuud is above the horizon after dark. It’s highest after dark at 21:38, in the south at 33°.
At magnitude 2.9 it is visible by eye, even from many towns, when the sky is clear.
This is position and timing only: clouds, haze and light pollution aren’t included.
What does Sadalsuud look like?
Sadalsuud looks yellow to the eye (color is easier to see in binoculars). Its spectral type is G0Ib: yellow supergiant (similar in temperature to the Sun).
Eyes
A yellow point of light, visible even from many towns when it’s clear.
Binoculars
Brighter, and its yellow color is easier to see.
Telescope
Still a point of light: no amateur telescope shows a star’s surface.
About Sadalsuud
Sadalsuud is a star in Aquarius, shining at magnitude 2.9. Its spectral type, G0Ib, marks it as: yellow supergiant (similar in temperature to the Sun).
Sadalsuud in Aquarius
Sources: SkyMate; Wikidata (CC0). Positions computed for your place and time with astronomy-engine. Data & Licences