Perseus Constellation
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Perseus, named after the Greek hero, is a constellation known for the Perseid meteor shower and the star Algol, also called the Demon Star.
Perseus Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 24% illuminated  | 10:43 | 8° |
| Perseus rise | 16:22 | |
| Sunset | 17:12 | 4° |
| Civil sunset | 17:39 | 7° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:10 | 10° |
| Moonset | 20:07 | 25° |
| Perseus transit | 02:16 | 79° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:54 | 69° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:25 | 64° |
| Sunrise | 04:52 | 60° |
Track Perseus position throughout the night
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Annual motion of Perseus
| Date | Thu, 17 September 2026 |
| Twilight start | 18:37 |
| Twilight end | 03:17 |
| Twilight duration | 9h 40m |
| Rise | 16:22 |
| Set | 12:09 |
| Elevation at transit | 79° |
| Transit time | 02:16 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 02h 54m 09s", Dec: 48° 15' 13s |