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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
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Cepheus Constellation

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Cepheus, the king, is a northern constellation named after the mythological king Cepheus of Ethiopia. It contains the star Alderamin, part of the northern sky's circumpolar stars.

Cepheus Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Cepheus is always above the horizon
Sunset21:0228°
Civil sunset21:3630°
Astrosession begin22:1832°
Cepheus is always above the horizon
Moon Rise, 33.8% illuminated02:0949°
Astrosession end04:4857°
Civil sunrise05:3058°
Cepheus Transit05:3858°
Sunrise06:0457°
Moon Set15:5224°

Track Cepheus Position Throughout the Night

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Annual motion of Cepheus

Time
DateFri, 20 June 2025
Twighlight start23:02
Twighlight end03:54
Twighlight duration5h 52m
RiseCepheus is always up
SetCepheus is always up
Elevation at transit58°
Transit time05:38
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 22h 02m 10s", Dec: 72° 25' 31s
Magnitude-
Constellation
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Cepheus, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Cepheus is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.

Acknowledgements

We gratefully acknowledge the International Astronomical Union (IAU) for defining and standardizing the official constellation boundaries, which provide a consistent framework for celestial mapping.

Special thanks to Sky & Telescope Magazine and contributors Roger Sinnott and Rick Fienberg for their collaboration in producing the charts and tables. The constellation patterns, drawn by Alan MacRobert, were influenced by the work of H. A. Rey and thoughtfully adjusted to align with earlier traditions.