Mirach Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Mirach right now?
Mirach is located in the constellation Andromeda. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 38° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 2.07.
Twilight begins at 21:01 local time. At that moment, Mirach will be 38° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 21:01 local time. At that moment, Mirach will be 38° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Mirach visibility on 2026-09-04
Mirach Visible from sunset until sunrise
Mirach rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Mirach rise | 17:12 | |
| Sunset | 17:32 | 3° |
| Civil sunset | 17:59 | 7° |
| Twilight start | 18:31 | 12° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:03 | 17° |
Moonrise, 53.9% illuminated  | 21:15 | 41° |
| Mirach transit | 01:23 | 88° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:10 | 68° |
| Twilight end | 03:42 | 62° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:14 | 56° |
| Sunrise | 04:42 | 50° |
| Mirach set | 09:34 | |
| Moonset | 13:03 | -17° |
Track Mirach Position Throughout the Night
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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 | 21:01 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 38° |
| Azimuth | 71° |
Here you can see the current position of Mirach 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 Mirach Visible Throughout the Year?
Mirach will remain visible until March 12, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sat, 5 September 2026 |
| Twilight start | 19:01 |
| Twilight end | 03:08 |
| Twilight duration | 8h 7m |
| Rise | 17:08 |
| Set | 09:30 |
| Elevation at transit | 88° |
| Transit time | 01:19 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 01h 09m 43s", Dec: 35° 37' 14s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Andromeda |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Mirach, 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 Mirach is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Mirach is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Mirach
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 01h 09m 44s |
| Declination | 35° 37′ 14″ |
| Magnitude | 2.07 |
| Constellation | Andromeda |
| Elevation | 38.3° |
| Azimuth | 70.7° |
| Spectral type | M0IIIvar |