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 2, 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 September 2027, October 2027, November 2027.

Alpheratz Visibility Throughout the Year

Alpheratz visibility on 2026-11-04

Alpheratz Visible from sunset until early morning

Alpheratz rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Moonrise, 27.3% illuminated	01:50	18°
Moonset	14:12	-13°
Alpheratz rise	15:12
Sunset	17:46	33°
Civil sunset	18:08	37°
Twilight start (−12°)	18:33	42°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	47°
Alpheratz transit	21:11	61°
Alpheratz set	03:10
Astronomical observing session ends	04:28	-17°

Track Alpheratz position throughout the night

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Alpheratz Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date