Alpheratz Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Alpheratz right now?
Alpheratz is located in the constellation Andromeda. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 19:02 local time, and at that moment, Alpheratz will appear at an altitude of 10 degrees toward the northeast.
Twilight begins at 19:02 local time, and at that moment, Alpheratz will appear at an altitude of 10 degrees toward the northeast.
Alpheratz Visibility on August 15
Alpheratz is visible all night until sunrise
Alpheratz Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 2.2% illuminated  | 06:34 | 30° |
| Alpheratz rise | 18:01 | |
| Civil sunset | 18:28 | 4° |
| Twighlight start | 19:02 | 10° |
| Moon Set | 19:09 | 11° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:37 | 16° |
| Alpheratz transit | 01:40 | 82° |
| Astrosession end | 02:47 | 74° |
| Twighlight end | 03:23 | 67° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:56 | 61° |
| Sunrise | 04:25 | 55° |
| Alpheratz set | 09:20 |
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 | 11:45 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Alpheratz elevation | -18° |
| Alpheratz Azimuth | 333° |
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
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.
| Date | Sat, 15 August 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:33 |
| Twighlight end | 02:41 |
| Twighlight duration | 7h 8m |
| Rise | 18:01 |
| Set | 09:20 |
| Elevation at transit | 82° |
| Transit time | 01:40 |
| 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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Alpheratz
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 0.139791° |
| Declination | 29.090432° |
| Magnitude | 2.07 |
| Constellation | Andromeda |
| Elevation | -18.1° |
| Azimuth | 333.1° |