Where is Cassiopeia right now?
The center of the constellation is currently 55° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Where and When to Look for Cassiopeia Tonight
The best available observing time for Cassiopeia during this observing period is around 20:38, at 55° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
How Cassiopeia Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Cassiopeia moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 70° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track Cassiopeia position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Cassiopeia
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
| Elevation | 55° |
| Direction | north-west (319°) |
Cassiopeia Passage Through Night
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Current position of Cassiopeia
| Time | 20:38 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 55° |
| Azimuth | 319° |
Here you can see the current position of Cassiopeia 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.
Cassiopeia Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 1, 12:00 | 37° | 40° | north-east | Daylight | 00h 44m | +59° 07′ |
| Nov 1, 13:00 | 44° | 42° | north-east | Twilight | 00h 44m | +59° 07′ |
| Nov 1, 14:00 | 52° | 42° | north-east | Visible | 00h 44m | +59° 07′ |
| Nov 1, 15:00 | 60° | 38° | north-east | Visible | 00h 44m | +59° 07′ |
| Nov 1, 16:00 | 66° | 29° | north-east | Visible | 00h 44m | +59° 07′ |
| Nov 1, 17:00 | 70° | 12° | north-east | Visible | 00h 44m | +59° 07′ |
| Nov 1, 18:00 | 70° | 349° | north | Visible | 00h 44m | +59° 07′ |
| Nov 1, 19:00 | 66° | 331° | north-west | Visible | 00h 44m | +59° 07′ |
| Nov 1, 20:00 | 60° | 322° | north-west | Visible | 00h 44m | +59° 07′ |
| Nov 1, 21:00 | 52° | 318° | north-west | Visible | 00h 44m | +59° 07′ |
| Nov 1, 22:00 | 45° | 318° | north-west | Visible | 00h 44m | +59° 07′ |
| Nov 1, 23:00 | 37° | 320° | north-west | Visible | 00h 44m | +59° 07′ |
| Nov 2, 00:00 | 30° | 324° | north-west | Visible | 00h 44m | +59° 07′ |
| Nov 2, 00:30 — Astronomical night ends | 27° | 326° | north-west | Visible | 00h 44m | +59° 07′ |
| Nov 2, 01:00 | 24° | 329° | north-west | Visible | 00h 44m | +59° 07′ |
| Nov 2, 01:02 — Twilight end | 23° | 329° | north-west | Twilight | 00h 44m | +59° 07′ |
| Nov 2, 01:34 — Civil sunrise | 20° | 332° | north-west | Twilight | 00h 44m | +59° 07′ |
| Nov 2, 02:00 | 18° | 335° | north-west | Twilight | 00h 44m | +59° 07′ |
| Nov 2, 02:03 — Sunrise | 18° | 335° | north-west | Twilight | 00h 44m | +59° 07′ |
| Nov 2, 03:00 | 14° | 341° | north-west | Daylight | 00h 44m | +59° 07′ |
| Nov 2, 04:00 | 11° | 349° | north-west | Daylight | 00h 44m | +59° 07′ |
| Nov 2, 05:00 | 9° | 356° | north | Daylight | 00h 44m | +59° 07′ |
| Nov 2, 06:00 | 9° | 4° | north | Daylight | 00h 44m | +59° 07′ |
| Nov 2, 07:00 | 11° | 12° | north-east | Daylight | 00h 44m | +59° 07′ |
| Nov 2, 08:00 | 14° | 19° | north-east | Daylight | 00h 44m | +59° 07′ |
| Nov 2, 09:00 | 18° | 26° | north-east | Daylight | 00h 44m | +59° 07′ |
| Nov 2, 10:00 | 24° | 31° | north-east | Daylight | 00h 44m | +59° 07′ |
| Nov 2, 11:00 | 30° | 36° | north-east | Daylight | 00h 44m | +59° 07′ |
| Nov 2, 12:00 | 37° | 40° | north-east | Daylight | 00h 44m | +59° 07′ |