Caph Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Caph right now?
Caph is located in the constellation Cassiopeia. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 16 degrees toward the northwest from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 2.28.
Twilight begins at 01:54 local time, and at that moment, Caph will appear at an altitude of 16 degrees toward the northwest.
Twilight begins at 01:54 local time, and at that moment, Caph will appear at an altitude of 16 degrees toward the northwest.
Caph Visibility on April 05
Caph is Not visible tonight
Caph Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Caph is always above the horizon | ||
| Caph transit | 10:24 | 68° |
| Sunset | 17:32 | 24° |
| Civil sunset | 17:59 | 21° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:03 | 15° |
| Caph is always above the horizon | ||
Moon Rise, 91.8% illuminated  | 20:37 | 9° |
| Astrosession end | 03:17 | 24° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:20 | 31° |
| Sunrise | 04:48 | 35° |
| Moon Set | 06:21 | 46° |
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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| Limiting magnitude | |
| 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 | 01:54 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Caph elevation | 16° |
| Caph Azimuth | -25° |
Here you can see the current position of the Caph on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Caph's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of Caph
Caph will become visible in April, 13. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from April, 13, Caph can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
| Date | Mon, 6 April 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 18:59 |
| Twighlight end | 03:10 |
| Twighlight duration | 8h 11m |
| Rise | Caph is always up |
| Set | Caph is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 68° |
| Transit time | 10:16 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 00h 09m 10s", Dec: 59° 08' 59s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Caph, 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 Caph 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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
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 Caph 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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Caph
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 0.152887° |
| Declination | 59.14978000000001° |
| Magnitude | 2.28 |
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
| Elevation | 16.1° |
| Azimuth | -25.3° |