Matar Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Matar right now?
Matar is located in the constellation Pegasus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 29° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 2.93.
Matar tonight
Matar visibility on 2026-10-22
Matar Visible from sunset until early morning
Matar rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Matar rise | 12:03 | |
Moonrise, 71.9% illuminated  | 14:01 | 20° |
| Sunset | 16:21 | 47° |
| Civil sunset | 16:49 | 52° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 17:19 | 58° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:49 | 64° |
| Matar transit | 19:48 | 83° |
| Moonset | 01:36 | 20° |
| Matar set | 03:32 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:55 | -3° |
Track Matar position throughout the night
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Finder Chart for Matar
Matar Passage Through Night
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Current position of Matar
| Time | 00:47 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 29° |
| Azimuth | 288° |
Here you can see the current position of Matar 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 Matar Visible Throughout the Year?
Matar will remain visible until February 8, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Fri, 23 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:44 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:49 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 6m |
| Rise | 12:00 |
| Set | 03:28 |
| Elevation at transit | 83° |
| Transit time | 19:44 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 22h 43m 00s", Dec: 30° 13' 16s |
| Magnitude | 3 |
| Constellation | Pegasus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Matar, 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 Matar is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Matar is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Matar
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 22h 43m 00s |
| Declination | 30° 13′ 16″ |
| Magnitude | 2.93 |
| Constellation | Pegasus |
| Elevation | 28.8° |
| Azimuth | 287.6° |
| Spectral type | G2II-III.. |