Caph Observation Details
Caph Daily Motion
Caph is circumpolar, never setting below the horizon and always visible in the night sky from your location. However, it will change its position significantly, moving 62 degrees over time. You can find the best times to observe Caph, when it reaches its highest elevation, in the annual motion section.Caph will be visible until March, 13, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
Caph Visibility Timetable on September 03
Caph Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Caph is always above the horizon | ||
| Moon Rise, 75.5% illuminated | 14:44 | 11° |
| Sunset | 17:33 | 25° |
| Civil sunset | 18:01 | 28° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:05 | 36° |
| Caph is always above the horizon | ||
| Moon Set | 23:57 | 68° |
| Caph transit | 00:25 | 68° |
| Astrosession end | 03:09 | 56° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:13 | 48° |
| Sunrise | 04:41 | 44° |
Track Caph Position Throughout the Night
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Where is Caph right now?
Caph is located in the constellation Cassiopeia, at right ascension 00h 09m 10s" and declination 59° 08' 59s. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 68 degrees toward the north from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 2.28.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 | 00:44 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Caph elevation | 68° |
| Caph Azimuth | 6° |
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
| Date | Thu, 4 September 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 18:59 |
| Twighlight end | 03:04 |
| Twighlight duration | 8h 5m |
| Rise | Caph is always up |
| Set | Caph is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 68° |
| Transit time | 00:21 |
| 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.
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.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Caph
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 0.152887° |
| Declination | 59.14978000000001° |
| Magnitude | 2.28 |
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
| Elevation | 68° |
| Azimuth | 6.4° |