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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Mirach Position and Visibility Tonight

Mirach

Where is Mirach right now?

Mirach is located in the constellation Andromeda. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 75 degrees, Mirach is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:20 local time, and at that moment, Mirach will appear at an altitude of 18 degrees toward the northeast.

Mirach Visibility on March 25

Mirach is visible from sunset through most of the night

Mirach Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 29.9% illuminated 08:3748°
Mirach transit12:0888°
Sunset17:2229°
Civil sunset17:4924°
Astrosession begin18:5113°
Mirach set20:19
Moon Set00:30-17°
Astrosession end03:35-2°
Mirach rise03:52
Civil sunrise04:376°
Sunrise05:0411°

Track Mirach Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time
Altitude
Azimuth
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Finder Chart for Mirach

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Object nameMirach
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Mirach coordinates1.162194, 35.620558
Center coordinates1.162194, 35.620558

Mirach Passage Through Night

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Current position of Mirach

Time13:22
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Mirach elevation75°
Mirach Azimuth91°
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


Mirach will become visible in May, 29. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from May, 29, Mirach can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Time
DateWed, 25 March 2026
Twighlight start18:46
Twighlight end03:30
Twighlight duration9h 44m
Rise03:52
Set20:15
Elevation at transit88°
Transit time12:04
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 01h 09m 43s", Dec: 35° 37' 14s
Magnitude2
ConstellationAndromeda
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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Mirach

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension1.162194°
Declination35.620558°
Magnitude2.07
ConstellationAndromeda
Elevation75°
Azimuth91°