Sheliak
Where is Sheliak?
Look southwest, about 66° up at 20:20 in Lyra. It sinks lower through the evening and sets at 04:44.
- Rises
- 08:59
- Highest
- 18:53
- Sets
- 04:44
- Best after dark
- 20:20 · 66°
Can I see Sheliak tonight?
From London tonight, Sheliak is above the horizon after dark. It’s highest soon after dark, around 20:20, in the southwest at 66°.
At magnitude 3.5 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 Sheliak look like?
Sheliak looks white to the eye (color is easier to see in binoculars). Its spectral type is B8.5Ib-II: hot blue-white supergiant (much hotter than the Sun).
Eyes
A white point of light, visible even from many towns when it’s clear.
Binoculars
Brighter, and its white color is easier to see.
Telescope
Still a point of light: no amateur telescope shows a star’s surface.
About Sheliak
Sheliak is a star in Lyra, shining at magnitude 3.5. Its spectral type, B8.5Ib-II, marks it as: hot blue-white supergiant (much hotter than the Sun).
Sheliak in Lyra
Sources: SkyMate; Wikidata (CC0). Positions computed for your place and time with astronomy-engine. Data & Licences