Perseus Constellation
Perseus, named after the Greek hero, is a constellation known for the Perseid meteor shower and the star Algol, also called the Demon Star.
Where is Perseus right now?
The center of the constellation is currently 44° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Perseus Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Perseus rise | 09:02 | |
| Sunset | 12:28 | 19° |
| Civil sunset | 12:57 | 23° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 13:29 | 27° |
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated  | 18:52 | 78° |
| Perseus transit | 19:40 | 82° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 23:56 | 44° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 01:02 | 34° |
| Civil sunrise | 01:34 | 29° |
| Sunrise | 02:03 | 25° |
| Perseus set | 06:17 | |
| Moonset | 09:13 | 1° |
Track Perseus position throughout the night
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Annual motion of Perseus
| Date | Tue, 3 November 2026 |
| Twilight start | 13:56 |
| Twilight end | 00:25 |
| Twilight duration | 10h 29m |
| Rise | 08:58 |
| Set | 06:13 |
| Elevation at transit | 82° |
| Transit time | 19:36 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 02h 54m 09s", Dec: 48° 15' 13s |
Deep-sky objects in Perseus
California Nebula (NGC1499)
Nebula
NGC1499 is a nebula with apparent magnitude 5.00 in the constellation Perseus, spanning approximately 2.7 arcminutes in the sky.
M34
Open Cluster
An open star cluster containing over 400 stars, located approximately 1,400 light-years away in the constellation Perseus.
Bright stars in Perseus
Mirfak
Star
Mirfak is a bright star in the constellation Perseus, known for its distinctive yellow-white color. It is one of the brightest stars in the northern hemisphere night sky.
Algol
Star
Algol is a binary star system located in the constellation Perseus. It is one of the most famous variable stars, known for its regular fluctuations in brightness.
