Alderamin Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Alderamin right now?
Alderamin is located in the constellation Cepheus. Although Alderamin is currently 24° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 17:18 local time. At that moment, Alderamin will be 63° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 17:18 local time. At that moment, Alderamin will be 63° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Alderamin tonight
Alderamin visibility on 2026-10-23
Alderamin Visible all night
Alderamin rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Alderamin is always above the horizon | ||
Moonrise, 80.5% illuminated  | 14:26 | 47° |
| Sunset | 16:20 | 59° |
| Civil sunset | 16:47 | 61° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 17:18 | 63° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:48 | 64° |
| Alderamin is always above the horizon | ||
| Alderamin transit | 18:20 | 65° |
| Moonset | 02:40 | 19° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:56 | 14° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:26 | 12° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:57 | 11° |
| Sunrise | 05:24 | 11° |
Track Alderamin position throughout the night
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Alderamin Passage Through Night
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Current position of Alderamin
| Time | 11:01 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 24° |
| Azimuth | 28° |
Here you can see the current position of Alderamin 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 Alderamin Visible Throughout the Year?
Alderamin will be visible throughout the entire year. Its position changes by about 55°. Use the annual motion section to find when Alderamin reaches its highest elevation.
| Date | Fri, 23 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:44 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:49 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 6m |
| Rise | Alderamin is always up |
| Set | Alderamin is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 65° |
| Transit time | 18:16 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 21h 18m 34s", Dec: 62° 35' 08s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Cepheus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Alderamin, 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 Alderamin is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Alderamin is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Alderamin
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 21h 18m 35s |
| Declination | 62° 35′ 08″ |
| Magnitude | 2.45 |
| Constellation | Cepheus |
| Elevation | 24.5° |
| Azimuth | 28.4° |
| Spectral type | A7IV-V |