Alpheratz Observation Details
Alpheratz Daily Motion
Alpheratz will rise before twilight begins, at 17:01, and will reach 17° elevation by the time twilight commences at 18:38. It will reach its transit at 82° by 00:40 and gradually fade away as the night ends at 03:38, maintaining an elevation of around 52°.Alpheratz will be visible until February, 24, 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 August 30
Alpheratz Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 36.6% illuminated | 10:57 | -19° |
| Alpheratz rise | 17:01 | |
| Sunset | 17:39 | 6° |
| Civil sunset | 18:07 | 11° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:12 | 23° |
| Moon Set | 20:42 | 40° |
| Alpheratz transit | 00:40 | 82° |
| Astrosession end | 03:05 | 59° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:10 | 46° |
| Sunrise | 04:38 | 40° |
| Alpheratz set | 08:20 |
Track Alpheratz Position Throughout the Night
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Where is Alpheratz right now?
Alpheratz is located in the constellation Andromeda, at right ascension 00h 08m 23s" and declination 29° 05' 25s. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.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 | 15:39 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Alpheratz elevation | -12° |
| Alpheratz Azimuth | -38° |
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 | Sun, 31 August 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 19:09 |
| Twighlight end | 03:03 |
| Twighlight duration | 8h 54m |
| Rise | 16:57 |
| Set | 08:16 |
| Elevation at transit | 82° |
| Transit time | 00:36 |
| 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.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Alpheratz
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 0.139791° |
| Declination | 29.090432° |
| Magnitude | 2.07 |
| Constellation | Andromeda |
| Elevation | -11.7° |
| Azimuth | -38.5° |