Where is Mirach right now?
Mirach is located in the constellation Andromeda. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 46° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 2.07.
Twilight begins at 21:44 local time. At that moment, Mirach will be 46° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 21:44 local time. At that moment, Mirach will be 46° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track Mirach Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for Mirach Tonight
The best observable position of Mirach is near 01:00: 85° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
Mirach will remain visible until March 12, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Mirach is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Mirach Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Mirach moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 85° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Mirach
| Constellation | Andromeda |
| Elevation | 46° |
| Direction | north-east (75°) |
| Right Ascension | 01h 09m |
| Declination | +35° 37′ |
| Magnitude | 2.07 |
Mirach Passage Through Night
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Current position of Mirach
| Time | 21:44 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 46° |
| Azimuth | 75° |
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.
Mirach Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 12:00 | -14° | 342° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 3, 13:00 | -17° | 355° | north | Below horizon |
| Sep 3, 14:00 | -17° | 7° | north | Below horizon |
| Sep 3, 15:00 | -14° | 20° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 3, 16:00 | -9° | 31° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 3, 17:00 | -2° | 41° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 3, 18:00 | 7° | 50° | north-east | Very low |
| Sep 3, 19:00 | 17° | 57° | north-east | Visible |
| Sep 3, 20:00 | 27° | 64° | north-east | Visible |
| Sep 3, 21:00 | 38° | 71° | north-east | Visible |
| Sep 3, 22:00 | 49° | 76° | north-east | Visible |
| Sep 3, 23:00 | 61° | 82° | east | Visible |
| Sep 4, 00:00 | 73° | 90° | east | Visible |
| Sep 4, 01:00 | 85° | 108° | south-east | Best view |
| Sep 4, 02:00 | 82° | 260° | west | Visible |
| Sep 4, 03:00 | 70° | 272° | west | Visible |
| Sep 4, 03:10 — Astronomical night ends | 68° | 274° | west | Visible |
| Sep 4, 03:42 — Twilight end | 62° | 277° | west | Twilight |
| Sep 4, 04:00 | 59° | 279° | west | Twilight |
| Sep 4, 04:14 — Civil sunrise | 56° | 280° | west | Twilight |
| Sep 4, 04:42 — Sunrise | 50° | 283° | north-west | Twilight |
| Sep 4, 05:00 | 47° | 285° | north-west | Daylight |
| Sep 4, 06:00 | 36° | 291° | north-west | Daylight |
| Sep 4, 07:00 | 25° | 297° | north-west | Daylight |
| Sep 4, 08:00 | 14° | 304° | north-west | Daylight |
| Sep 4, 09:00 | 5° | 312° | north-west | Daylight |
| Sep 4, 10:00 | -3° | 321° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 4, 11:00 | -10° | 331° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 4, 12:00 | -15° | 343° | north-west | Below horizon |