Almach Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Almach right now?
Almach is located in the constellation Andromeda. Although Almach is currently 4° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 14:30 local time. At that moment, Almach will be 31° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 14:30 local time. At that moment, Almach will be 31° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Almach visibility on 2026-10-31
Almach Visible all night
Almach rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Almach rise | 10:36 | |
| Sunset | 13:29 | 22° |
| Civil sunset | 13:58 | 26° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 14:30 | 31° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 15:02 | 37° |
Moonrise, 59.7% illuminated  | 18:38 | 76° |
| Almach transit | 19:53 | 88° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 01:29 | 29° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 02:01 | 24° |
| Civil sunrise | 02:33 | 19° |
| Sunrise | 03:02 | 15° |
| Almach set | 05:11 | |
| Moonset | 09:42 | -4° |
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Star system description: Almach
A double or multiple star system in Andromeda.
No reliable observing recommendation is available for the measured pair.
The diagram uses the latest WDS measurements; north is up and east is right. Measurements may be from different years. Unconnected groups are arranged separately; close pairs may merge, and pairs without reliable geometry are omitted.
Technical details: Almach
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 02039+4220 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | γ And |
| Constellation | Andromeda |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 02h 03m 53s" |
| Declination (Dec) | 42° 19' 47s |
| Component | A,BC |
| Primary magnitude | 2.31 |
| Secondary magnitude | 5.02 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 9.5″ |
| Position angle | 63° |
| Discovery year | 1777 |
| Last observed | 2024 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | K3IIb |
| Number of observations | 367 |
4 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of Almach
Each row is a separate WDS component pair. Measurements may come from different years.
| Component | Primary magnitude | Secondary magnitude | Separation (arcseconds) | Position angle | Last observed |
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| A,BC | 2.31 | 5.02 | 9.5″ | 63° | 2024 |
| AD | 2.31 | 15.00 | 27.9″ | 245° | 1898 |
| BC | 5.30 | 6.50 | 0.4″ | 117° | 2024 |
Notes
- S: Different parallax and proper motion indicate a non-physical pair.
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
Finder Chart for Almach
Almach Passage Through Night
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Current position of Almach
| Time | 04:35 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 4° |
| Azimuth | 325° |
Here you can see the current position of Almach 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.
When Is Almach Visible Throughout the Year?
Almach will remain visible until March 28, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sun, 1 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 14:58 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 01:23 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 25m |
| Rise | 10:36 |
| Set | 05:11 |
| Elevation at transit | 88° |
| Transit time | 19:53 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 02h 03m 53s", Dec: 42° 19' 47s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Andromeda |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Almach, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when Almach is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Almach is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Almach
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 02h 03m 54s |
| Declination | 42° 19′ 47″ |
| Magnitude | 2.31 |
| Constellation | Andromeda |
| Elevation | 4° |
| Azimuth | 325.3° |