When Is Alpheratz Visible During the Year?

See how Alpheratz visibility changes through the year from your location. The graph shows its seasonal observing windows, while the table gives rise, transit and set times for selected dates.

Alpheratz will remain visible until February 25, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See Alpheratz

Based on the amount of time Alpheratz is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are October 2026, November 2026, September 2026.

Alpheratz Visibility Throughout the Year

Alpheratz visibility on 2026-09-04

Alpheratz Visible from sunset until sunrise

Alpheratz rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Alpheratz rise	16:42
Sunset	17:32	8°
Civil sunset	17:59	13°
Twilight start	18:31	19°
Astronomical observing session begins	19:03	25°
Moonrise, 53.9% illuminated	21:15	50°
Alpheratz transit	00:22	82°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:10	54°
Twilight end	03:42	48°
Civil sunrise	04:14	41°
Sunrise	04:42	36°
Alpheratz set	08:01
Moonset	13:03	-23°

Track Alpheratz Position Throughout the Night

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Shift the map to change the time and observe Alpheratz changing position in the night sky.

Alpheratz Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date