Mirfak Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Mirfak right now?
Mirfak is located in the constellation Perseus. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 75 degrees, Mirfak is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:19 local time, and at that moment, Mirfak will appear at an altitude of 47 degrees toward the northeast.
Twilight begins at 18:19 local time, and at that moment, Mirfak will appear at an altitude of 47 degrees toward the northeast.
Mirfak Visibility on March 24
Mirfak is visible from sunset through most of the night
Mirfak Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 19.8% illuminated  | 07:42 | 21° |
| Mirfak transit | 14:26 | 77° |
| Sunset | 17:21 | 56° |
| Civil sunset | 17:48 | 52° |
| Astrosession begin | 18:50 | 42° |
| Moon Set | 23:24 | 6° |
| Mirfak set | 00:44 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:37 | -1° |
| Mirfak rise | 04:04 | |
| Civil sunrise | 04:39 | 2° |
| Sunrise | 05:06 | 4° |
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 name | Mirfak |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| Mirfak coordinates | 3.405378, 49.86118 |
| Center coordinates | 3.405378, 49.86118 |
Mirfak Passage Through Night
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Current position of Mirfak
| Time | 15:07 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Mirfak elevation | 75° |
| Mirfak Azimuth | 27° |
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 be visible until April, 16, 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.
| Date | Wed, 25 March 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 18:50 |
| Twighlight end | 03:34 |
| Twighlight duration | 9h 44m |
| Rise | 04:04 |
| Set | 00:40 |
| Elevation at transit | 77° |
| Transit time | 14:22 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 03h 24m 19s", Dec: 49° 51' 40s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Perseus |
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.
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 Ascension | 3.405378° |
| Declination | 49.86118° |
| Magnitude | 1.79 |
| Constellation | Perseus |
| Elevation | 75.5° |
| Azimuth | 27.4° |