Cepheus Constellation
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.
Where is Cepheus right now?
The center of the constellation is currently 38° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Cepheus Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Cepheus is always above the horizon | ||
| Sunset | 12:23 | 54° |
| Civil sunset | 12:53 | 55° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 13:25 | 56° |
| Cepheus transit | 14:33 | 58° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:27 | 38° |
| Cepheus is always above the horizon | ||
Moonrise, 11% illuminated  | 23:25 | 27° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 01:06 | 23° |
| Civil sunrise | 01:38 | 23° |
| Sunrise | 02:08 | 22° |
| Moonset | 10:47 | 48° |
Track Cepheus position throughout the night
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Annual motion of Cepheus
| Date | Sat, 7 November 2026 |
| Twilight start | 13:52 |
| Twilight end | 00:29 |
| Twilight duration | 11h 37m |
| Rise | Cepheus is always up |
| Set | Cepheus is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 58° |
| Transit time | 14:29 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 22h 02m 10s", Dec: 72° 25' 31s |
