Where is Alderamin right now?
Alderamin is located in the constellation Cepheus. Although Alderamin is currently 28° 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.
Where and When to Look for Alderamin Tonight
The best available observing time for Alderamin during this observing period is around 18:18, at 65° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
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. You can also see when Alderamin is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Alderamin Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Alderamin moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 65° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track Alderamin position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Alderamin
| Constellation | Cepheus |
| Elevation | 63° |
| Direction | north-east (16°) |
| Right Ascension | 21h 18m |
| Declination | +62° 35′ |
| Magnitude | 2.45 |
Alderamin Passage Through Night
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Current position of Alderamin
| Time | 17:18 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 63° |
| Azimuth | 16° |
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.
Alderamin Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 12:00 | 30° | 32° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | 37° | 35° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | 44° | 35° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | 51° | 34° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | 57° | 29° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | 62° | 20° | north-east | Twilight |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | 65° | 5° | north | Visible |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | 64° | 349° | north | Visible |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | 60° | 337° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | 55° | 329° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | 48° | 325° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | 42° | 325° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | 35° | 326° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | 28° | 329° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | 22° | 333° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | 18° | 338° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | 14° | 344° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | 14° | 344° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | 12° | 347° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | 11° | 351° | north | Twilight |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | 11° | 351° | north | Twilight |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | 11° | 354° | north | Twilight |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | 10° | 358° | north | Daylight |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | 10° | 5° | north | Daylight |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | 12° | 12° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | 15° | 18° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | 19° | 24° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | 25° | 29° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | 31° | 32° | north-east | Daylight |