Where is Alphecca right now?
Alphecca is located in the constellation Corona Borealis. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for Alphecca Tonight
The highest sampled position of Alphecca is near 17:00: 35° above the horizon toward the west. Status: Twilight.
Alphecca will remain visible until October 25, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Alphecca is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Alphecca Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Alphecca moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 79° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track Alphecca position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Alphecca
| Constellation | Corona Borealis |
| Elevation | -12° |
| Direction | north-west (317°) |
| Right Ascension | 15h 34m |
| Declination | +26° 42′ |
| Magnitude | 2.22 |
Alphecca Passage Through Night
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Current position of Alphecca
| Time | 21:28 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -12° |
| Azimuth | 317° |
Here you can see the current position of Alphecca 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.
Alphecca Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 12:00 | 76° | 138° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 21, 13:00 | 79° | 202° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 21, 14:00 | 70° | 243° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 21, 15:00 | 59° | 260° | west | Daylight |
| Oct 21, 16:00 | 47° | 271° | west | Daylight |
| Oct 21, 17:00 | 35° | 279° | west | Best view |
| Oct 21, 18:00 | 23° | 287° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 21, 19:00 | 12° | 294° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 21, 20:00 | 2° | 303° | north-west | Very low |
| Oct 21, 21:00 | -8° | 312° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 21, 22:00 | -16° | 323° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 21, 23:00 | -22° | 336° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 00:00 | -25° | 350° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 01:00 | -26° | 5° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 02:00 | -23° | 20° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 03:00 | -18° | 33° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 03:55 — Astronomical night ends | -11° | 44° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 04:00 | -10° | 44° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 04:25 — Twilight end | -7° | 49° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 04:56 — Civil sunrise | -2° | 54° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 05:00 | -1° | 54° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 05:24 — Sunrise | 3° | 58° | north-east | Very low |
| Oct 22, 06:00 | 9° | 63° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 22, 07:00 | 20° | 71° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 22, 08:00 | 31° | 79° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 22, 09:00 | 43° | 87° | east | Daylight |
| Oct 22, 10:00 | 55° | 96° | east | Daylight |
| Oct 22, 11:00 | 67° | 110° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 22, 12:00 | 77° | 141° | south-east | Daylight |