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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Markab Position and Visibility Tonight

Markab

Where is Markab right now?

Markab is located in the constellation Pegasus. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.

Markab Visibility on March 22

Markab is visible in the early morning sky until sunrise

Markab Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 5.1% illuminated 06:2134°
Markab transit10:1568°
Markab set17:02
Astrosession begin18:48-19°
Moon Set20:55-34°
Markab rise03:24
Astrosession end03:403°
Civil sunrise04:4215°
Sunrise05:0920°

Track Markab Position Throughout the Night

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Markab - Blue Giant Star

Markab is the third-brightest star in the constellation Pegasus and the thirty-eighth-brightest star in the night sky. It is a blue giant star located about 133 light-years away from Earth.

Markab has an apparent magnitude of 2.04 and is one of the most prominent stars in the autumn sky in the Northern Hemisphere.

Finder Chart for Markab

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Object nameMarkab
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Markab coordinates23.079348, 15.205264000000001
Center coordinates23.079348, 15.205264000000001

Markab Passage Through Night

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Current position of Markab

Time20:16
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Markab elevation-31°
Markab Azimuth33°
Here you can see the current position of the Markab on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Markab's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Markab


Markab will become visible in May, 4. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from May, 4, Markab can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Time
DateMon, 23 March 2026
Twighlight start18:48
Twighlight end03:37
Twighlight duration9h 49m
Rise03:24
Set16:58
Elevation at transit68°
Transit time10:11
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 23h 04m 45s", Dec: 15° 12' 18s
Magnitude2
ConstellationPegasus
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Markab, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Markab is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Markab

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension23.079348°
Declination15.205264000000001°
Magnitude2.49
ConstellationPegasus
Elevation-30.6°
Azimuth33.4°