Markab Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Markab right now?
Markab is located in the constellation Pegasus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 23° toward the west, with an apparent magnitude of 2.49.
Twilight begins at 03:18 local time. At that moment, Markab will be 23° above the horizon toward the west.
Twilight begins at 03:18 local time. At that moment, Markab will be 23° above the horizon toward the west.
Markab visibility on 2026-09-16
Markab Visible all night
Markab rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 16% illuminated  | 09:41 | -36° |
| Markab rise | 15:44 | |
| Sunset | 17:13 | 17° |
| Civil sunset | 17:41 | 23° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:12 | 29° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:43 | 35° |
| Moonset | 19:28 | 44° |
| Markab transit | 22:31 | 68° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:22 | 23° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 03:53 | 16° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:24 | 10° |
| Sunrise | 04:52 | 5° |
| Markab set | 05:18 |
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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 name | Markab |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| Markab coordinates | 23.079348, 15.205264000000001 |
| Center coordinates | 23.079348, 15.205264000000001 |
Markab Passage Through Night
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Current position of Markab
| Time | 03:18 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 23° |
| Azimuth | 272° |
Here you can see the current position of Markab 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 Markab Visible Throughout the Year?
Markab will remain visible until February 4, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Thu, 17 September 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:37 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:17 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 40m |
| Rise | 15:40 |
| Set | 05:14 |
| Elevation at transit | 68° |
| Transit time | 22:27 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 23h 04m 45s", Dec: 15° 12' 18s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Pegasus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Markab, 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 Markab is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Markab is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Markab
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 23h 04m 46s |
| Declination | 15° 12′ 19″ |
| Magnitude | 2.49 |
| Constellation | Pegasus |
| Elevation | 23.4° |
| Azimuth | 271.6° |
| Spectral type | B9.5III |