Where is Alphecca right now?
Alphecca is located in the constellation Corona Borealis. Although Alphecca is currently 47° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Where and When to Look for Alphecca Tonight
The highest sampled position of Alphecca is near 12:00: 63° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Daylight.
Alphecca will become visible again around December 31 after moving far enough from the Sun. 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 north, reaches its highest sampled position at 63° toward the north, and finishes toward the north.
Track Alphecca position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Alphecca
| Constellation | Corona Borealis |
| Elevation | -6° |
| Direction | north-west (297°) |
| Right Ascension | 15h 34m |
| Declination | +26° 42′ |
| Magnitude | 2.22 |
Alphecca Passage Through Night
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Current position of Alphecca
| Time | 18:34 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -6° |
| Azimuth | 297° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 12:00 | 63° | 4° | north | Daylight |
| Nov 12, 13:00 | 61° | 336° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 12, 14:00 | 52° | 317° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 12, 15:00 | 41° | 306° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 12, 16:00 | 28° | 301° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 12, 17:00 | 15° | 298° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 12, 18:00 | 2° | 297° | north-west | Very low |
| Nov 12, 19:00 | -12° | 297° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 20:00 | -25° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 21:00 | -38° | 305° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 22:00 | -50° | 314° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 23:00 | -59° | 330° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 00:00 | -63° | 357° | north | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 01:00 | -60° | 25° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 02:00 | -52° | 44° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 03:00 | -40° | 54° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 04:00 | -28° | 59° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | -22° | 61° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 04:53 — Twilight end | -16° | 62° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 05:00 | -15° | 62° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 05:19 — Civil sunrise | -10° | 63° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 05:41 — Sunrise | -5° | 63° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 06:00 | -1° | 63° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 07:00 | 12° | 63° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 13, 08:00 | 25° | 60° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 13, 09:00 | 38° | 55° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 13, 10:00 | 50° | 46° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 13, 11:00 | 59° | 29° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 13, 12:00 | 63° | 2° | north | Daylight |