Where is Caph right now?
Caph is located in the constellation Cassiopeia. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 63° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 2.28.
Twilight begins at 22:39 local time. At that moment, Caph will be 63° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 22:39 local time. At that moment, Caph will be 63° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track Caph Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for Caph Tonight
The best observable position of Caph is near 00:00: 68° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
Caph will remain visible until March 13, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Caph is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Caph Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Caph moves from the north, reaches its highest sampled position at 68° toward the north, and finishes toward the north.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Caph
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
| Elevation | 63° |
| Direction | north-east (29°) |
| Right Ascension | 00h 09m |
| Declination | +59° 08′ |
| Magnitude | 2.28 |
Caph Passage Through Night
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Current position of Caph
| Time | 22:39 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 63° |
| Azimuth | 29° |
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.
Caph Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 12:00 | 7° | 357° | north | Daylight |
| Sep 3, 13:00 | 7° | 5° | north | Daylight |
| Sep 3, 14:00 | 9° | 12° | north-east | Daylight |
| Sep 3, 15:00 | 12° | 19° | north-east | Daylight |
| Sep 3, 16:00 | 16° | 26° | north-east | Daylight |
| Sep 3, 17:00 | 22° | 31° | north-east | Daylight |
| Sep 3, 18:00 | 29° | 36° | north-east | Twilight |
| Sep 3, 19:00 | 36° | 39° | north-east | Visible |
| Sep 3, 20:00 | 43° | 40° | north-east | Visible |
| Sep 3, 21:00 | 51° | 39° | north-east | Visible |
| Sep 3, 22:00 | 58° | 35° | north-east | Visible |
| Sep 3, 23:00 | 64° | 25° | north-east | Visible |
| Sep 4, 00:00 | 68° | 8° | north | Best view |
| Sep 4, 01:00 | 67° | 348° | north-west | Visible |
| Sep 4, 02:00 | 63° | 332° | north-west | Visible |
| Sep 4, 03:00 | 57° | 324° | north-west | Visible |
| Sep 4, 03:10 — Astronomical night ends | 55° | 323° | north-west | Visible |
| Sep 4, 03:42 — Twilight end | 51° | 321° | north-west | Twilight |
| Sep 4, 04:00 | 49° | 320° | north-west | Twilight |
| Sep 4, 04:14 — Civil sunrise | 47° | 320° | north-west | Twilight |
| Sep 4, 04:42 — Sunrise | 44° | 320° | north-west | Twilight |
| Sep 4, 05:00 | 42° | 320° | north-west | Daylight |
| Sep 4, 06:00 | 34° | 322° | north-west | Daylight |
| Sep 4, 07:00 | 27° | 325° | north-west | Daylight |
| Sep 4, 08:00 | 21° | 330° | north-west | Daylight |
| Sep 4, 09:00 | 15° | 336° | north-west | Daylight |
| Sep 4, 10:00 | 11° | 342° | north-west | Daylight |
| Sep 4, 11:00 | 8° | 350° | north | Daylight |
| Sep 4, 12:00 | 7° | 357° | north | Daylight |