Where is Alpheratz right now?
Alpheratz is located in the constellation Andromeda. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 18:33 local time. At that moment, Alpheratz will be 42° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 18:33 local time. At that moment, Alpheratz will be 42° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Where and When to Look for Alpheratz Tonight
The best available observing time for Alpheratz during this observing period is around 21:13, at 61° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
Alpheratz will remain visible until February 2, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Alpheratz is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Alpheratz Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Alpheratz moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 61° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track Alpheratz position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Alpheratz
| Constellation | Andromeda |
| Elevation | 42° |
| Direction | north-east (49°) |
| Right Ascension | 00h 08m |
| Declination | +29° 05′ |
| Magnitude | 2.07 |
Alpheratz Passage Through Night
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Current position of Alpheratz
| Time | 18:33 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 42° |
| Azimuth | 49° |
Here you can see the current position of Alpheratz on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.
Alpheratz Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 12:00 | -41° | 50° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 4, 13:00 | -29° | 56° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 4, 14:00 | -16° | 60° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 4, 15:00 | -3° | 61° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 4, 16:00 | 10° | 60° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 4, 17:00 | 23° | 58° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 4, 18:00 | 36° | 53° | north-east | Twilight |
| Nov 4, 19:00 | 47° | 44° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 4, 20:00 | 56° | 29° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 4, 21:00 | 61° | 5° | north | Visible |
| Nov 4, 22:00 | 59° | 339° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 4, 23:00 | 51° | 321° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 5, 00:00 | 40° | 310° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 5, 01:00 | 28° | 304° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 5, 02:00 | 15° | 300° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 5, 03:00 | 2° | 299° | north-west | Very low |
| Nov 5, 04:00 | -11° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | -17° | 301° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 04:53 — Twilight end | -22° | 302° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 05:00 | -24° | 302° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | -28° | 303° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 05:41 — Sunrise | -32° | 305° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 06:00 | -36° | 307° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 07:00 | -47° | 316° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 08:00 | -56° | 332° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 09:00 | -61° | 356° | north | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 10:00 | -59° | 21° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 11:00 | -51° | 40° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 5, 12:00 | -40° | 51° | north-east | Below horizon |