Where is Alphard right now?
Alphard is located in the constellation Hydra. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for Alphard Tonight
The next suitable observing time for Alphard is around 02:19, when it reaches 15° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
Alphard will remain visible until May 23, 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 south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 43° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track Alphard position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Alphard
| Constellation | Hydra |
| Elevation | -57° |
| Direction | north-west (325°) |
| Right Ascension | 09h 27m |
| Declination | −08° 39′ |
| Magnitude | 1.99 |
Alphard Passage Through Night
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Current position of Alphard
| Time | 17:19 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -57° |
| Azimuth | 325° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 12:00 | 1° | 258° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 21, 13:00 | -10° | 267° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 21, 14:00 | -22° | 276° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 21, 15:00 | -34° | 287° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 21, 16:00 | -45° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 21, 17:00 | -54° | 318° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 21, 18:00 | -60° | 343° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 21, 19:00 | -61° | 14° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 21, 20:00 | -55° | 40° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 21, 21:00 | -46° | 59° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 21, 22:00 | -35° | 72° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 21, 23:00 | -24° | 83° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 00:00 | -12° | 92° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 01:00 | 0° | 101° | east | Very low |
| Oct 22, 02:00 | 12° | 111° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 22, 03:00 | 22° | 121° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 22, 03:55 — Astronomical night ends | 31° | 133° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 22, 04:00 | 32° | 134° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 22, 04:25 — Twilight end | 35° | 141° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 22, 04:56 — Civil sunrise | 39° | 149° | south-east | Twilight |
| Oct 22, 05:00 | 39° | 150° | south-east | Twilight |
| Oct 22, 05:24 — Sunrise | 41° | 158° | south-east | Twilight |
| Oct 22, 06:00 | 43° | 169° | south | Daylight |
| Oct 22, 07:00 | 43° | 190° | south | Daylight |
| Oct 22, 08:00 | 39° | 209° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 22, 09:00 | 32° | 225° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 22, 10:00 | 23° | 238° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 22, 11:00 | 12° | 249° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 22, 12:00 | 1° | 259° | south-west | Daylight |