Where is Matar right now?
Matar is located in the constellation Pegasus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 21° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 2.93.
Where and When to Look for Matar Tonight
The best available observing time for Matar during this observing period is around 01:27, at 21° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
Matar will remain visible until February 8, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Matar is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Matar Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Matar moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 82° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track Matar position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Matar
| Constellation | Pegasus |
| Elevation | 21° |
| Direction | north-west (292°) |
| Right Ascension | 22h 43m |
| Declination | +30° 13′ |
| Magnitude | 2.93 |
Matar Passage Through Night
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Current position of Matar
| Time | 01:27 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 21° |
| Azimuth | 292° |
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.
Matar Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 12:00 | -1° | 50° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 21, 13:00 | 9° | 59° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 21, 14:00 | 20° | 66° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 21, 15:00 | 31° | 74° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 21, 16:00 | 43° | 81° | east | Daylight |
| Oct 21, 17:00 | 55° | 89° | east | Twilight |
| Oct 21, 18:00 | 66° | 100° | east | Visible |
| Oct 21, 19:00 | 78° | 122° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 21, 20:00 | 82° | 200° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 21, 21:00 | 73° | 250° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 21, 22:00 | 62° | 265° | west | Visible |
| Oct 21, 23:00 | 50° | 274° | west | Visible |
| Oct 22, 00:00 | 38° | 282° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 22, 01:00 | 27° | 289° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 22, 02:00 | 15° | 296° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 22, 03:00 | 5° | 305° | north-west | Very low |
| Oct 22, 03:55 — Astronomical night ends | -3° | 313° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 04:00 | -4° | 314° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 04:25 — Twilight end | -8° | 318° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 04:56 — Civil sunrise | -12° | 323° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 05:00 | -12° | 324° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 05:24 — Sunrise | -15° | 329° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 06:00 | -18° | 336° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 07:00 | -22° | 349° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 08:00 | -22° | 3° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 09:00 | -20° | 17° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 10:00 | -16° | 30° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 11:00 | -9° | 41° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 12:00 | 0° | 51° | north-east | Below horizon |