Where is Diphda right now?
Diphda is located in the constellation Cetus. Although Diphda is currently 25° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:34 local time. At that moment, Diphda will be 46° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 18:34 local time. At that moment, Diphda will be 46° 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 21:14, at 72° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
Diphda will remain visible until February 14, 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 south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 72° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track Diphda position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Diphda
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Elevation | 46° |
| Direction | south-east (117°) |
| Right Ascension | 00h 43m |
| Declination | −17° 59′ |
| Magnitude | 2.04 |
Diphda Passage Through Night
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Current position of Diphda
| Time | 18:34 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 46° |
| Azimuth | 117° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 12:00 | -46° | 116° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 13:00 | -32° | 111° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 14:00 | -18° | 109° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 15:00 | -4° | 108° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 16:00 | 10° | 108° | south-east | Daylight |
| Nov 12, 17:00 | 25° | 110° | south-east | Daylight |
| Nov 12, 18:00 | 39° | 113° | south-east | Twilight |
| Nov 12, 19:00 | 52° | 120° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 12, 20:00 | 64° | 135° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 12, 21:00 | 72° | 168° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 12, 22:00 | 69° | 211° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 12, 23:00 | 59° | 234° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 13, 00:00 | 46° | 244° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 13, 01:00 | 32° | 249° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 13, 02:00 | 18° | 251° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 13, 03:00 | 3° | 252° | south-west | Very low |
| Nov 13, 04:00 | -11° | 252° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | -18° | 251° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 04:53 — Twilight end | -24° | 250° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 05:00 | -25° | 250° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 05:19 — Civil sunrise | -30° | 249° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 05:41 — Sunrise | -35° | 248° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 06:00 | -39° | 247° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 07:00 | -52° | 240° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 08:00 | -64° | 224° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 09:00 | -72° | 190° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 10:00 | -69° | 148° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 11:00 | -58° | 126° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 13, 12:00 | -45° | 116° | south-east | Below horizon |