Where is Cepheus right now?
The center of the constellation is currently 38° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Where and When to Look for Cepheus Tonight
The best available observing time for Cepheus during this observing period is around 20:33, at 38° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
How Cepheus Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Cepheus moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 57° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track Cepheus position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Cepheus
| Constellation | Cepheus |
| Elevation | 38° |
| Direction | north-west (338°) |
Cepheus Passage Through Night
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Current position of Cepheus
| Time | 20:33 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 38° |
| Azimuth | 338° |
Here you can see the current position of Cepheus 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.
Cepheus Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 5, 12:00 | 53° | 18° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 02m | +72° 25′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | 56° | 12° | north-east | Twilight | 22h 02m | +72° 25′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | 57° | 5° | north | Visible | 22h 02m | +72° 25′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | 57° | 356° | north | Visible | 22h 02m | +72° 25′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | 56° | 349° | north-west | Visible | 22h 02m | +72° 25′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | 53° | 343° | north-west | Visible | 22h 02m | +72° 25′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | 49° | 339° | north-west | Visible | 22h 02m | +72° 25′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | 45° | 337° | north-west | Visible | 22h 02m | +72° 25′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | 40° | 337° | north-west | Visible | 22h 02m | +72° 25′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | 36° | 338° | north-west | Visible | 22h 02m | +72° 25′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | 32° | 341° | north-west | Visible | 22h 02m | +72° 25′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | 28° | 344° | north-west | Visible | 22h 02m | +72° 25′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | 25° | 348° | north-west | Visible | 22h 02m | +72° 25′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | 24° | 351° | north | Visible | 22h 02m | +72° 25′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | 24° | 353° | north | Visible | 22h 02m | +72° 25′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | 23° | 353° | north | Twilight | 22h 02m | +72° 25′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | 23° | 356° | north | Twilight | 22h 02m | +72° 25′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | 23° | 357° | north | Twilight | 22h 02m | +72° 25′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | 22° | 358° | north | Twilight | 22h 02m | +72° 25′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | 23° | 2° | north | Daylight | 22h 02m | +72° 25′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | 23° | 7° | north | Daylight | 22h 02m | +72° 25′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | 25° | 12° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 02m | +72° 25′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | 28° | 16° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 02m | +72° 25′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | 32° | 19° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 02m | +72° 25′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | 36° | 22° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 02m | +72° 25′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | 40° | 23° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 02m | +72° 25′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | 44° | 23° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 02m | +72° 25′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | 49° | 21° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 02m | +72° 25′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | 53° | 18° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 02m | +72° 25′ |