Where is Caph right now?
Caph is located in the constellation Cassiopeia. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 40° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 2.28.
Where and When to Look for Caph Tonight
The best available observing time for Caph during this observing period is around 01:52, at 40° above the horizon toward the north-west. 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 24-hour period, Caph moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 68° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track Caph position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Caph
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
| Elevation | 40° |
| Direction | north-west (320°) |
| Right Ascension | 00h 09m |
| Declination | +59° 08′ |
| Magnitude | 2.28 |
Caph Passage Through Night
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Current position of Caph
| Time | 01:52 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 40° |
| Azimuth | 320° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 12:00 | 13° | 21° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 23, 13:00 | 18° | 27° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 23, 14:00 | 24° | 32° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 23, 15:00 | 31° | 37° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 23, 16:00 | 38° | 39° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 23, 17:00 | 46° | 40° | north-east | Twilight |
| Oct 23, 18:00 | 53° | 39° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 23, 19:00 | 60° | 33° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 23, 20:00 | 66° | 21° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 23, 21:00 | 68° | 2° | north | Visible |
| Oct 23, 22:00 | 67° | 343° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 23, 23:00 | 62° | 329° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 24, 00:00 | 55° | 322° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 24, 01:00 | 47° | 320° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 24, 02:00 | 39° | 320° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 24, 03:00 | 32° | 323° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 24, 03:57 — Astronomical night ends | 25° | 326° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 24, 04:00 | 25° | 327° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 24, 04:27 — Twilight end | 22° | 329° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 24, 04:58 — Civil sunrise | 19° | 331° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 24, 05:00 | 19° | 332° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 24, 05:25 — Sunrise | 17° | 334° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 24, 06:00 | 14° | 338° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 07:00 | 10° | 344° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 08:00 | 7° | 352° | north | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 09:00 | 7° | 359° | north | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 10:00 | 7° | 7° | north | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 11:00 | 9° | 15° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 12:00 | 13° | 21° | north-east | Daylight |