Where is Markab right now?
Markab is located in the constellation Pegasus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 13° toward the west, with an apparent magnitude of 2.49.
Twilight begins at 18:12 local time. At that moment, Markab will be 30° above the horizon toward the east.
Twilight begins at 18:12 local time. At that moment, Markab will be 30° above the horizon toward the east.
Track Markab position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Markab Tonight
The best observable position of Markab is near 22:00: 67° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
Markab will remain visible until February 4, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Markab is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Markab Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Markab moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 67° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Markab
| Constellation | Pegasus |
| Elevation | 30° |
| Direction | east (93°) |
| Right Ascension | 23h 04m |
| Declination | +15° 12′ |
| Magnitude | 2.49 |
Markab Passage Through Night
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Current position of Markab
| Time | 18:12 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 30° |
| Azimuth | 93° |
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.
Markab Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
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| Sep 16, 12:00 | -33° | 26° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 16, 13:00 | -27° | 41° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 16, 14:00 | -18° | 54° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 16, 15:00 | -8° | 64° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 16, 16:00 | 4° | 74° | north-east | Daylight |
| Sep 16, 17:00 | 15° | 82° | east | Daylight |
| Sep 16, 18:00 | 27° | 91° | east | Twilight |
| Sep 16, 19:00 | 39° | 101° | south-east | Visible |
| Sep 16, 20:00 | 51° | 114° | south-east | Visible |
| Sep 16, 21:00 | 61° | 133° | south-east | Visible |
| Sep 16, 22:00 | 67° | 163° | south-east | Best view |
| Sep 16, 23:00 | 67° | 200° | south-west | Visible |
| Sep 17, 00:00 | 60° | 229° | south-west | Visible |
| Sep 17, 01:00 | 50° | 247° | south-west | Visible |
| Sep 17, 02:00 | 38° | 260° | west | Visible |
| Sep 17, 03:00 | 26° | 269° | west | Visible |
| Sep 17, 03:23 — Astronomical night ends | 22° | 273° | west | Visible |
| Sep 17, 03:54 — Twilight end | 15° | 278° | west | Visible |
| Sep 17, 04:00 | 14° | 278° | west | Twilight |
| Sep 17, 04:25 — Civil sunrise | 9° | 282° | north-west | Very low |
| Sep 17, 04:52 — Sunrise | 4° | 286° | north-west | Very low |
| Sep 17, 05:00 | 3° | 287° | north-west | Daylight |
| Sep 17, 06:00 | -8° | 296° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 17, 07:00 | -19° | 307° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 17, 08:00 | -27° | 320° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 17, 09:00 | -34° | 335° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 17, 10:00 | -37° | 352° | north | Below horizon |
| Sep 17, 11:00 | -37° | 10° | north | Below horizon |
| Sep 17, 12:00 | -33° | 27° | north-east | Below horizon |