Caph Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Caph right now?
Caph is located in the constellation Cassiopeia. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 57° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 2.28.
Twilight begins at 21:45 local time. At that moment, Caph will be 57° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 21:45 local time. At that moment, Caph will be 57° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Caph visibility on 2026-09-04
Caph Visible all night
Caph rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Caph is always above the horizon | ||
| Sunset | 17:32 | 25° |
| Civil sunset | 17:59 | 29° |
| Twilight start | 18:31 | 32° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:03 | 36° |
| Caph is always above the horizon | ||
Moonrise, 53.9% illuminated  | 21:15 | 53° |
| Caph transit | 00:22 | 68° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:10 | 55° |
| Twilight end | 03:42 | 51° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:14 | 47° |
| Sunrise | 04:42 | 44° |
| Moonset | 13:03 | 7° |
Track Caph Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for Caph
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| Object name | Caph |
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| Caph coordinates | 0.152887, 59.14978000000001 |
| Center coordinates | 0.152887, 59.14978000000001 |
Caph Passage Through Night
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Current position of Caph
| Time | 21:45 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 57° |
| Azimuth | 36° |
Here you can see the current position of Caph 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.
When Is Caph Visible Throughout the Year?
Caph will remain visible until March 13, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sat, 5 September 2026 |
| Twilight start | 19:01 |
| Twilight end | 03:08 |
| Twilight duration | 8h 7m |
| Rise | Caph is always up |
| Set | Caph is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 68° |
| Transit time | 00:19 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 00h 09m 10s", Dec: 59° 08' 59s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Caph, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when Caph is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Caph is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Caph
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 00h 09m 10s |
| Declination | 59° 08′ 59″ |
| Magnitude | 2.28 |
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
| Elevation | 56.7° |
| Azimuth | 36.4° |
| Spectral type | F2III-IV |