Alphard Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Alphard right now?
Alphard is located in the constellation Hydra. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Alphard visibility on 2026-11-02
Alphard Visible from before midnight until sunrise
Alphard rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Alphard transit | 02:16 | 41° |
| Alphard set | 07:46 | |
| Moonset | 09:16 | -17° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 14:01 | -59° |
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated  | 18:52 | -21° |
| Alphard rise | 20:42 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:30 | 36° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 01:02 | 39° |
| Civil sunrise | 01:34 | 41° |
| Sunrise | 02:03 | 41° |
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Star system description: Alphard
A double or multiple star system in Hydra.
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: Alphard
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 09276-0840 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | α Hya |
| Constellation | Hydra |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 09h 27m 35s" |
| Declination (Dec) | -8° 39' 31s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 1.98 |
| Secondary magnitude | 9.70 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 284.4″ |
| Position angle | 155° |
| Discovery year | 1833 |
| Last observed | 2015 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | K3II-III |
| Number of observations | 11 |
3 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of Alphard
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 1.98 | 9.70 | 284.4″ | 155° | 2015 |
| AC | 1.98 | — | 257″ | 85° | 2015 |
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
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Alphard Passage Through Night
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Current position of Alphard
| Time | 18:04 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -30° |
| Azimuth | 75° |
Here you can see the current position of Alphard 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 Alphard Visible Throughout the Year?
Alphard will remain visible until May 18, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Tue, 3 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 14:00 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:29 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 29m |
| Rise | 20:38 |
| Set | 07:38 |
| Elevation at transit | 41° |
| Transit time | 02:08 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 09h 27m 35s", Dec: -8° 39' 31s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Hydra |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Alphard, 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 Alphard is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Alphard is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Alphard
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 09h 27m 35s |
| Declination | -8° 39′ 31″ |
| Magnitude | 1.98 |
| Constellation | Hydra |
| Elevation | -30.2° |
| Azimuth | 74.9° |