Where is Alphard right now?
Alphard is located in the constellation Hydra. Although Alphard is currently 69° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Where and When to Look for Alphard Tonight
The best available observing time for Alphard during this observing period is around 04:30, at 68° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
Alphard will remain visible until June 30, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Alphard is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Alphard Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Alphard moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 81° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the west.
Track Alphard position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Alphard
| Constellation | Hydra |
| Elevation | -76° |
| Direction | south-east (129°) |
| Right Ascension | 09h 27m |
| Declination | −08° 39′ |
| Magnitude | 1.99 |
Alphard Passage Through Night
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Current position of Alphard
| Time | 18:35 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -76° |
| Azimuth | 129° |
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.
Alphard Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 12:00 | -2° | 261° | west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 13:00 | -17° | 261° | west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 14:00 | -31° | 260° | west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 15:00 | -46° | 257° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 16:00 | -61° | 252° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 17:00 | -74° | 236° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 18:00 | -81° | 167° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 19:00 | -71° | 118° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 20:00 | -57° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 21:00 | -42° | 102° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 22:00 | -28° | 100° | east | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 23:00 | -13° | 99° | east | Below horizon |
| Nov 15, 00:00 | 2° | 99° | east | Very low |
| Nov 15, 01:00 | 17° | 99° | east | Visible |
| Nov 15, 02:00 | 32° | 100° | east | Visible |
| Nov 15, 03:00 | 47° | 103° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 15, 04:00 | 61° | 108° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 15, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 68° | 114° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 15, 04:53 — Twilight end | 73° | 122° | south-east | Twilight |
| Nov 15, 05:00 | 75° | 125° | south-east | Twilight |
| Nov 15, 05:19 — Civil sunrise | 78° | 138° | south-east | Twilight |
| Nov 15, 05:42 — Sunrise | 81° | 167° | south-east | Twilight |
| Nov 15, 06:00 | 81° | 196° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 15, 07:00 | 71° | 243° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 15, 08:00 | 56° | 254° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 15, 09:00 | 42° | 258° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 15, 10:00 | 27° | 260° | west | Daylight |
| Nov 15, 11:00 | 12° | 261° | west | Daylight |
| Nov 15, 12:00 | -3° | 261° | west | Below horizon |