Alpheratz Observation Details
Alpheratz Daily Motion
Alpheratz will reach its transit before twilight, at 18:36. By the onset of twilight at 22:08, it will be at elevation, and it will set before sunrise, at 02:26.Alpheratz will be visible until February, 25, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
Alpheratz Visibility Timetable on December 22
Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Sunset | 17:08 | 69° |
| Civil sunset | 17:40 | 74° |
| Alpheratz transit | 18:36 | 79° |
| Astrosession begin | 18:48 | 79° |
| Moon Rise, 57% illuminated | 23:50 | 26° |
| Alpheratz set | 02:26 | |
| Astrosession end | 06:13 | -21° |
| Alpheratz rise | 10:42 | |
| Moon Set | 12:24 | 17° |
Track Alpheratz Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for Alpheratz
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| Object name | Alpheratz |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| Alpheratz coordinates | 0.139791, 29.090432 |
| Center coordinates | 0.139791, 29.090432 |
Alpheratz Passage Through Night
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Current position of Alpheratz
| Time | 22:08 |
| Latitude | 39.9625 |
| Longitude | -83.0061 |
| Alpheratz elevation | 46° |
| Alpheratz Azimuth | 87° |
Here you can see the current position of the Alpheratz on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Alpheratz's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of Alpheratz
| Date | Mon, 23 December 2024 |
| Twighlight start | 18:48 |
| Twighlight end | 06:11 |
| Twighlight duration | 11h 23m |
| Rise | 10:42 |
| Set | 02:22 |
| Elevation at transit | 79° |
| Transit time | 18:32 |
| Equatorial coordinate | RA: 00h 08m 23s", Dec: 29° 05' 25s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Andromeda |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Alpheratz, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Alpheratz is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Alpheratz is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.