Where is Diphda right now?
Diphda is located in the constellation Cetus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 17:18 local time. At that moment, Diphda will be 6° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 17:18 local time. At that moment, Diphda will be 6° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Where and When to Look for Diphda Tonight
The best available observing time for Diphda during this observing period is around 21:43, at 35° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
Diphda will remain visible until January 24, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Diphda is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Diphda Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Diphda moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 35° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track Diphda position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Diphda
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Elevation | 6° |
| Direction | south-east (118°) |
| Right Ascension | 00h 43m |
| Declination | −17° 59′ |
| Magnitude | 2.04 |
Diphda Passage Through Night
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Current position of Diphda
| Time | 17:18 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 6° |
| Azimuth | 118° |
Here you can see the current position of Diphda 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.
Diphda Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 12:00 | -55° | 66° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | -44° | 79° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | -32° | 89° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | -20° | 98° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | -8° | 107° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | 3° | 116° | south-east | Very low |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | 13° | 126° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | 22° | 137° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | 29° | 151° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | 34° | 167° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | 35° | 184° | south | Visible |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | 32° | 201° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | 26° | 216° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | 18° | 229° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | 8° | 240° | south-west | Very low |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | -3° | 249° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | -13° | 257° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | -14° | 258° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | -19° | 262° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | -25° | 266° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | -26° | 266° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | -31° | 270° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | -38° | 276° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | -49° | 287° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | -60° | 304° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | -68° | 331° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | -70° | 12° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | -64° | 47° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | -54° | 67° | north-east | Below horizon |