Mirfak Observation Details
Mirfak Daily Motion
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.
Mirfak Visibility Timetable on January 14
Mirfak Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 24.7% illuminated | 01:14 | 18° |
| Moon Set | 10:52 | 19° |
| Sunset | 15:10 | 58° |
| Civil sunset | 15:40 | 62° |
| Astrosession begin | 16:44 | 72° |
| Mirfak transit | 17:57 | 77° |
| Astrosession end | 03:49 | 2° |
| Mirfak set | 04:15 | |
| Mirfak rise | 07:35 |
Track Mirfak Position Throughout the Night
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Where is Mirfak right now?
Mirfak is located in the constellation Perseus, at right ascension 03h 24m 19s" and declination 49° 51' 40s. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 6 degrees, Mirfak is not visible because it is daytime.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 | 09:05 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Mirfak elevation | 6° |
| Mirfak Azimuth | -28° |
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
| Date | Wed, 14 January 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 16:39 |
| Twighlight end | 03:43 |
| Twighlight duration | 11h 3m |
| Rise | 07:35 |
| Set | 04:11 |
| Elevation at transit | 77° |
| Transit time | 17:53 |
| 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.
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.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Mirfak
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 3.405378° |
| Declination | 49.86118° |
| Magnitude | 1.79 |
| Constellation | Perseus |
| Elevation | 6.4° |
| Azimuth | -28.1° |