DAYTIME · SOLAR SAFETY

The Sun

Sun · Solar System

Never point unprotected optics at the Sun.Use a purpose-built solar telescope or a manufacturer-approved filter for visual solar use, secured over the front aperture of every optical path. Cover or safely filter the finder. Never use an eyepiece solar filter, sunglasses, or eclipse glasses behind binoculars or a telescope. Check filters for damage. Read the AAS solar-safety guidance.

Not visible at 22:00Current setup · 150 mm reflector

Educational visual approximation · angular framing calculated

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Your observing guide

A white-light view may show sunspots when present. Current sunspot positions are not included. Prominences need specialised solar equipment.

-22.6°Altitude now

300.7°Azimuth now

-26.7Visual magnitude

31.8′Angular diameter

Below the horizon

How to observe it

Use only a purpose-built solar telescope, or a manufacturer-approved visual solar filter securely fitted over the FRONT aperture of every optical path. Never use an eyepiece solar filter or eclipse glasses behind optics.

Filter advice

Front-aperture visual solar filter required

The Sun is kept out of nighttime recommendations. Read all safety guidance before observing.

Across your observing night

Daytime solar target · use the Sun times below.

Rise 07:14Transit 13:30Set 19:47

Next events in the noon-to-noon observing day. Standard unobstructed horizon. All times in Europe/Zurich.

A good fit from your setup

Solar filter required

150 mm reflector

10 mm eyepiece · 75× magnification

0.80°True field

2.0 mmExit pupil

Recommendations balance field, magnification and aperture. Seeing is not forecast; try lower power when the air is unsteady. Suitability is a heuristic, not a purchase recommendation.

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