Where is Mirach right now?
Mirach is located in the constellation Andromeda. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 17:28 local time. At that moment, Mirach will be 29° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 17:28 local time. At that moment, Mirach will be 29° 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 23:00: 86° above the horizon toward the south-west. 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-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 86° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Mirach
| Constellation | Andromeda |
| Elevation | 29° |
| Direction | north-east (65°) |
| Right Ascension | 01h 09m |
| Declination | +35° 37′ |
| Magnitude | 2.07 |
Mirach Passage Through Night
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Current position of Mirach
| Time | 17:28 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 29° |
| Azimuth | 65° |
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 |
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| Oct 14, 12:00 | -15° | 16° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 14, 13:00 | -10° | 28° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 14, 14:00 | -4° | 38° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 14, 15:00 | 4° | 47° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 14, 16:00 | 13° | 55° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 14, 17:00 | 24° | 62° | north-east | Twilight |
| Oct 14, 18:00 | 35° | 69° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 14, 19:00 | 46° | 75° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 14, 20:00 | 58° | 80° | east | Visible |
| Oct 14, 21:00 | 69° | 87° | east | Visible |
| Oct 14, 22:00 | 81° | 98° | east | Visible |
| Oct 14, 23:00 | 86° | 246° | south-west | Best view |
| Oct 15, 00:00 | 74° | 270° | west | Visible |
| Oct 15, 01:00 | 62° | 277° | west | Visible |
| Oct 15, 02:00 | 51° | 283° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 15, 03:00 | 39° | 289° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 15, 03:49 — Astronomical night ends | 30° | 294° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 15, 04:00 | 28° | 295° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 15, 04:19 — Twilight end | 24° | 297° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 15, 04:49 — Civil sunrise | 19° | 301° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 15, 05:00 | 17° | 302° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 15, 05:17 — Sunrise | 15° | 304° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 15, 06:00 | 8° | 309° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 15, 07:00 | -1° | 318° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 15, 08:00 | -8° | 328° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 15, 09:00 | -13° | 339° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 15, 10:00 | -16° | 351° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 15, 11:00 | -17° | 4° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 15, 12:00 | -15° | 17° | north-east | Below horizon |