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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.
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Mirfak Position and Visibility Tonight

Mirfak

Where is Mirfak right now?

Mirfak is located in the constellation Perseus. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 10 degrees, Mirfak is not visible because it is daytime.

Mirfak Visibility on June 22

Mirfak is visible in the early morning sky until sunrise

Mirfak Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Mirfak transit08:3277°
Moon Rise, 40.6% illuminated 11:0859°
Sunset18:301°
Mirfak set18:50
Astrosession begin20:25-3°
Mirfak rise22:10
Moon Set23:074°
Astrosession end01:5323°
Twighlight end02:3729°
Civil sunrise03:1635°
Sunrise03:4940°

Track Mirfak Position Throughout the Night

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Mirfak - Yellow Supergiant Star

Mirfak is the brightest star in the constellation Perseus and the thirtieth-brightest star in the night sky. It is a yellow supergiant star located about 590 light-years away from Earth.

Mirfak has an apparent magnitude of 1.79 and is one of the most prominent stars in the autumn sky in the Northern Hemisphere.

Finder Chart for Mirfak

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Object nameMirfak
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Mirfak coordinates3.405378, 49.86118
Center coordinates3.405378, 49.86118

Mirfak Passage Through Night

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Current position of Mirfak

Time16:49
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Mirfak elevation10°
Mirfak Azimuth33°
Here you can see the current position of the Mirfak on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Mirfak's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Mirfak


Mirfak will become visible in June, 24. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from June, 24, Mirfak can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Time
DateTue, 23 June 2026
Twighlight start20:24
Twighlight end01:52
Twighlight duration5h 27m
Rise22:10
Set18:46
Elevation at transit77°
Transit time08:28
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 03h 24m 19s", Dec: 49° 51' 40s
Magnitude2
ConstellationPerseus
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Mirfak, 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 Mirfak 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 Mirfak

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension3.405378°
Declination49.86118°
Magnitude1.79
ConstellationPerseus
Elevation10°
Azimuth32.6°