Alpheratz Observation Details
Alpheratz Daily Motion
Alpheratz will rise before twilight begins, at 20:34, and will reach 11° elevation by the time twilight commences at 21:41. It will reach its transit at 79° by 04:24 and gradually fade away as the night ends at 05:34, maintaining an elevation of around 72°.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 August 10
Alpheratz Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Alpheratz rise | 20:34 | |
| Sunset | 20:34 | 0° |
| Moon Rise, 99.4% illuminated | 21:05 | 5° |
| Civil sunset | 21:05 | 5° |
| Astrosession begin | 22:19 | 17° |
| Alpheratz transit | 04:24 | 79° |
| Astrosession end | 04:55 | 77° |
| Civil sunrise | 06:09 | 66° |
| Sunrise | 06:40 | 60° |
| Moon Set | 07:56 | 45° |
| Alpheratz set | 12:13 |
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 | 11:56 |
| Latitude | 39.9625 |
| Longitude | -83.0061 |
| Alpheratz elevation | 3° |
| Alpheratz Azimuth | 54° |
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, 10 August 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 22:15 |
| Twighlight end | 04:49 |
| Twighlight duration | 7h 34m |
| Rise | 20:34 |
| Set | 12:13 |
| Elevation at transit | 79° |
| Transit time | 04:24 |
| 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.