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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.
Your location: Columbus, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
39.9625
Longitude:
-83.0061

Mirfak Observation Details

Mirfak

Mirfak Daily Motion


Mirfak will be visible until April, 17, 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.

Mirfak Visibility Timetable on August 19

Mirfak Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 27.5% illuminated02:2441°
Moon Set18:320°
Mirfak rise19:31
Sunset20:221°
Civil sunset20:523°
Astrosession begin22:038°
Astrosession end05:0767°
Civil sunrise06:1977°
Sunrise06:4980°
Mirfak transit07:0480°

Track Mirfak Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time
Altitude
Azimuth
Shift the map to change the time and observe Mirfak changing position in the night sky.

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

Time18:53
Latitude39.9625
Longitude-83.0061
Mirfak elevation-0°
Mirfak Azimuth2°
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

Time
DateTue, 19 August 2025
Twighlight start21:59
Twighlight end05:01
Twighlight duration7h 2m
Rise19:31
Set18:36
Elevation at transit80°
Transit time07:04
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.