Mirach Observation Details
Mirach Daily Motion
Mirach will reach its transit before twilight, at 15:31. By the onset of twilight at 17:06, it will be at elevation, and it will set before sunrise, at 23:42.Mirach will be visible until March, 12, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
Mirach Visibility Timetable on January 17
Mirach Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 5% illuminated | 04:05 | -17° |
| Moon Set | 13:12 | 62° |
| Sunset | 15:13 | 86° |
| Mirach transit | 15:31 | 88° |
| Civil sunset | 15:43 | 87° |
| Astrosession begin | 16:46 | 75° |
| Mirach set | 23:42 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:48 | -17° |
| Mirach rise | 07:16 |
Track Mirach Position Throughout the Night
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Where is Mirach right now?
Mirach is located in the constellation Andromeda, at right ascension 01h 09m 43s" and declination 35° 37' 14s. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 71 degrees toward the east from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 2.07.Finder Chart for Mirach
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| Object name | Mirach |
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| Mirach coordinates | 1.162194, 35.620558 |
| Center coordinates | 1.162194, 35.620558 |
Mirach Passage Through Night
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Current position of Mirach
| Time | 17:06 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Mirach elevation | 71° |
| Mirach Azimuth | 88° |
Here you can see the current position of the Mirach on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Mirach's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of Mirach
| Date | Sun, 18 January 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 16:47 |
| Twighlight end | 03:46 |
| Twighlight duration | 11h 59m |
| Rise | 07:16 |
| Set | 23:38 |
| Elevation at transit | 88° |
| Transit time | 15:27 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 01h 09m 43s", Dec: 35° 37' 14s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Andromeda |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Mirach, 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 Mirach 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.
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 Mirach 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.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Mirach
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 1.162194° |
| Declination | 35.620558° |
| Magnitude | 2.07 |
| Constellation | Andromeda |
| Elevation | 70.8° |
| Azimuth | 87.9° |