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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 Observation Details

Mirach

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

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 5% illuminated04:05-17°
Moon Set13:1262°
Sunset15:1386°
Mirach transit15:3188°
Civil sunset15:4387°
Astrosession begin16:4675°
Mirach set23:42
Astrosession end03:48-17°
Mirach rise07:16

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 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

Time17:06
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Mirach elevation71°
Mirach Azimuth88°
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

Time
DateSun, 18 January 2026
Twighlight start16:47
Twighlight end03:46
Twighlight duration11h 59m
Rise07:16
Set23:38
Elevation at transit88°
Transit time15:27
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.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Mirach

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension1.162194°
Declination35.620558°
Magnitude2.07
ConstellationAndromeda
Elevation70.8°
Azimuth87.9°