Where is Perseus right now?
The center of the constellation is currently 36° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Where and When to Look for Perseus Tonight
The best available observing time for Perseus during this observing period is around 00:52, at 36° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
How Perseus Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Perseus moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 81° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track Perseus position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Perseus
| Constellation | Perseus |
| Elevation | 36° |
| Direction | north-west (307°) |
Perseus Passage Through Night
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Current position of Perseus
| Time | 00:52 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 36° |
| Azimuth | 307° |
Here you can see the current position of Perseus 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.
Perseus Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 12:00 | 15° | 39° | north-east | Daylight | 02h 54m | +48° 15′ |
| Nov 1, 13:00 | 23° | 45° | north-east | Twilight | 02h 54m | +48° 15′ |
| Nov 1, 14:00 | 31° | 51° | north-east | Visible | 02h 54m | +48° 15′ |
| Nov 1, 15:00 | 41° | 56° | north-east | Visible | 02h 54m | +48° 15′ |
| Nov 1, 16:00 | 50° | 59° | north-east | Visible | 02h 54m | +48° 15′ |
| Nov 1, 17:00 | 60° | 60° | north-east | Visible | 02h 54m | +48° 15′ |
| Nov 1, 18:00 | 70° | 57° | north-east | Visible | 02h 54m | +48° 15′ |
| Nov 1, 19:00 | 79° | 38° | north-east | Visible | 02h 54m | +48° 15′ |
| Nov 1, 20:00 | 81° | 338° | north-west | Visible | 02h 54m | +48° 15′ |
| Nov 1, 21:00 | 73° | 307° | north-west | Visible | 02h 54m | +48° 15′ |
| Nov 1, 22:00 | 64° | 300° | north-west | Visible | 02h 54m | +48° 15′ |
| Nov 1, 23:00 | 54° | 300° | north-west | Visible | 02h 54m | +48° 15′ |
| Nov 2, 00:00 | 44° | 303° | north-west | Visible | 02h 54m | +48° 15′ |
| Nov 2, 00:30 — Astronomical night ends | 39° | 305° | north-west | Visible | 02h 54m | +48° 15′ |
| Nov 2, 01:00 | 34° | 307° | north-west | Visible | 02h 54m | +48° 15′ |
| Nov 2, 01:02 — Twilight end | 34° | 307° | north-west | Twilight | 02h 54m | +48° 15′ |
| Nov 2, 01:34 — Civil sunrise | 29° | 310° | north-west | Twilight | 02h 54m | +48° 15′ |
| Nov 2, 02:00 | 26° | 313° | north-west | Twilight | 02h 54m | +48° 15′ |
| Nov 2, 02:03 — Sunrise | 25° | 313° | north-west | Twilight | 02h 54m | +48° 15′ |
| Nov 2, 03:00 | 18° | 319° | north-west | Daylight | 02h 54m | +48° 15′ |
| Nov 2, 04:00 | 11° | 326° | north-west | Daylight | 02h 54m | +48° 15′ |
| Nov 2, 05:00 | 5° | 335° | north-west | Daylight | 02h 54m | +48° 15′ |
| Nov 2, 06:00 | 1° | 344° | north-west | Daylight | 02h 54m | +48° 15′ |
| Nov 2, 07:00 | -1° | 354° | north | Below horizon | 02h 54m | +48° 15′ |
| Nov 2, 08:00 | -2° | 4° | north | Below horizon | 02h 54m | +48° 15′ |
| Nov 2, 09:00 | 0° | 14° | north-east | Daylight | 02h 54m | +48° 15′ |
| Nov 2, 10:00 | 4° | 23° | north-east | Daylight | 02h 54m | +48° 15′ |
| Nov 2, 11:00 | 9° | 31° | north-east | Daylight | 02h 54m | +48° 15′ |
| Nov 2, 12:00 | 16° | 39° | north-east | Daylight | 02h 54m | +48° 15′ |