Alpheratz Observation Details
Alpheratz Daily Motion
Tonight, observing Alpheratz may prove challenging owing to its low elevation. It will reach its transit at by 11:28 and set before sunset at 19:18. Rising near twilight's end at 03:34, it will fade away by 05:35, peaking at just 20° above the horizon.Alpheratz will become visible in May, 16. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from May, 16, Alpheratz can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Alpheratz Visibility Timetable on April 25
Alpheratz Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 16.7% illuminated | 04:53 | 12° |
| Alpheratz transit | 11:28 | 79° |
| Moon Set | 16:46 | 26° |
| Alpheratz set | 19:18 | |
| Astrosession begin | 22:00 | -18° |
| Alpheratz rise | 03:34 | |
| Astrosession end | 04:58 | 13° |
| Civil sunrise | 06:10 | 26° |
| Sunrise | 06:40 | 32° |
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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| 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 | 09:12 |
| Latitude | 39.9625 |
| Longitude | -83.0061 |
| Alpheratz elevation | 60° |
| Alpheratz Azimuth | -101° |
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 | Fri, 25 April 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 21:56 |
| Twighlight end | 04:54 |
| Twighlight duration | 7h 58m |
| Rise | 03:34 |
| Set | 19:14 |
| Elevation at transit | 79° |
| Transit time | 11:24 |
| Equatorial coordinates | 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.