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 42 degrees toward the northeast from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 2.28.
Twilight begins at 16:55 local time, and at that moment, Caph will appear at an altitude of 38 degrees toward the northeast.
Twilight begins at 16:55 local time, and at that moment, Caph will appear at an altitude of 38 degrees toward the northeast.
Caph Visibility on February 27
Caph is Not visible tonight
Caph Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Caph is always above the horizon | ||
Moon Rise, 66.8% illuminated  | 10:48 | 66° |
| Caph transit | 11:49 | 68° |
| Sunset | 15:57 | 45° |
| Civil sunset | 16:25 | 42° |
| Astrosession begin | 17:25 | 34° |
| Caph is always above the horizon | ||
| Moon Set | 02:28 | 12° |
| Astrosession end | 03:14 | 16° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:15 | 21° |
| Sunrise | 04:42 | 24° |
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 | 16:20 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Caph elevation | 42° |
| Caph Azimuth | 40° |
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 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.
| Date | Sat, 28 February 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 17:26 |
| Twighlight end | 03:12 |
| Twighlight duration | 10h 46m |
| Rise | Caph is always up |
| Set | Caph is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 68° |
| Transit time | 11:46 |
| 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 | 42.4° |
| Azimuth | 40° |