Where is Achird right now?
Achird is located in the constellation Cassiopeia. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 49° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 3.46.
Where and When to Look for Achird Tonight
The best available observing time for Achird during this observing period is around 21:31, at 49° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
Achird will remain visible until March 23, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Achird is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Achird Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Achird moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 72° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track Achird position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Achird
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
| Elevation | 49° |
| Direction | north-west (316°) |
| Right Ascension | 00h 49m |
| Declination | +57° 48′ |
| Magnitude | 3.46 |
Achird Passage Through Night
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Current position of Achird
| Time | 21:31 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 49° |
| Azimuth | 316° |
Here you can see the current position of Achird 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.
Achird Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 12:00 | 36° | 41° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 1, 13:00 | 44° | 43° | north-east | Twilight |
| Nov 1, 14:00 | 52° | 44° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 1, 15:00 | 59° | 41° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 1, 16:00 | 66° | 33° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 1, 17:00 | 71° | 15° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 1, 18:00 | 72° | 349° | north | Visible |
| Nov 1, 19:00 | 68° | 330° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 1, 20:00 | 61° | 320° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 1, 21:00 | 53° | 316° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 1, 22:00 | 45° | 316° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 1, 23:00 | 37° | 319° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 2, 00:00 | 30° | 322° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 2, 00:30 — Astronomical night ends | 26° | 325° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 2, 01:00 | 23° | 327° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 2, 01:02 — Twilight end | 23° | 328° | north-west | Twilight |
| Nov 2, 01:34 — Civil sunrise | 20° | 331° | north-west | Twilight |
| Nov 2, 02:00 | 18° | 333° | north-west | Twilight |
| Nov 2, 02:03 — Sunrise | 17° | 334° | north-west | Twilight |
| Nov 2, 03:00 | 13° | 340° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 2, 04:00 | 10° | 348° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 2, 05:00 | 8° | 356° | north | Daylight |
| Nov 2, 06:00 | 8° | 4° | north | Daylight |
| Nov 2, 07:00 | 9° | 12° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 2, 08:00 | 13° | 19° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 2, 09:00 | 17° | 26° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 2, 10:00 | 23° | 32° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 2, 11:00 | 29° | 37° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 2, 12:00 | 36° | 41° | north-east | Daylight |