Alfirk Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Alfirk right now?
Alfirk is located in the constellation Cepheus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 34° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 3.23.
Alfirk tonight
Alfirk visibility on 2026-11-06
Alfirk Visible all night
Alfirk rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Alfirk is always above the horizon | ||
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated  | 22:13 | 28° |
| Moonset | 10:25 | 49° |
| Sunset | 12:23 | 57° |
| Civil sunset | 12:53 | 58° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 13:25 | 59° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 | 59° |
| Alfirk is always above the horizon | ||
| Alfirk transit | 13:59 | 59° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:34 | 22° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 01:06 | 21° |
| Civil sunrise | 01:38 | 21° |
| Sunrise | 02:08 | 21° |
Track Alfirk position throughout the night
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Alfirk Passage Through Night
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Current position of Alfirk
| Time | 20:34 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 34° |
| Azimuth | 336° |
Here you can see the current position of Alfirk 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 Alfirk Visible Throughout the Year?
Alfirk will be visible throughout the entire year. Its position changes by about 39°. Use the annual motion section to find when Alfirk reaches its highest elevation.
| Date | Sat, 7 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:52 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:29 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 37m |
| Rise | Alfirk is always up |
| Set | Alfirk is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 59° |
| Transit time | 13:55 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 21h 28m 39s", Dec: 70° 33' 38s |
| Magnitude | 3 |
| Constellation | Cepheus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Alfirk, 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 Alfirk is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Alfirk is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Alfirk
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 21h 28m 40s |
| Declination | 70° 33′ 39″ |
| Magnitude | 3.23 |
| Constellation | Cepheus |
| Elevation | 34.5° |
| Azimuth | 336.5° |
| Spectral type | B2IIIv SB |