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This Earth map lets you select the observer’s location used to calculate the bearing and elevation of celestial objects. The selected point determines how the sky, rise and set times, and object positions are shown.
Your location: Columbus, United States
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Latitude:
39.9612
Longitude:
-82.9988

Marfik Position and Visibility Tonight

Marfik

Where is Marfik right now?

Marfik is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Open the interactive guide to Marfik’s position and path tonight

Marfik tonight

Marfik tonight

Marfik visibility on 2026-11-06

Marfik Visible from sunset until before midnight

Marfik rise and set timetable

TimeElevation
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated 22:13-45°
Marfik transit09:0252°
Moonset10:2548°
Sunset12:2331°
Civil sunset12:5326°
Twilight start (−12°)13:2520°
Astronomical observing session begins13:5714°
Marfik set15:08
Astronomical observing session ends00:34-26°
Marfik rise02:53

Track Marfik position throughout the night

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Finder Chart for Marfik

Field of view 5.0°

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Marfik Passage Through Night

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Current position of Marfik

Time20:39
Latitude39.9612
Longitude-82.9988
Elevation-48°
Azimuth352°
Here you can see the current position of Marfik 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.

When Is Marfik Visible Throughout the Year?

Marfik will become visible again around January 2 after moving far enough from the Sun. Time
DateSat, 7 November 2026
Astronomical observing session begins13:52
Astronomical observing session ends00:29
Astronomical observing duration11h 37m
Rise02:53
Set15:04
Elevation at transit52°
Transit time08:58
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 16h 30m 54s", Dec: 01° 59' 02s
Magnitude4
ConstellationOphiuchus
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Marfik, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when Marfik is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Marfik

Coordinates and Visibility

Right Ascension16h 30m 55s
Declination01° 59′ 02″
Magnitude3.82
ConstellationOphiuchus
Elevation-47.8°
Azimuth352°
Spectral typeA2V

More about Marfik

  • Where is Marfik right now?
  • When Is Marfik Visible Throughout the Year?