When Is Mirfak Visible During the Year?

See how Mirfak visibility changes through the year from your location. The graph shows its seasonal observing windows, while the table gives rise, transit and set times for selected dates.

Mirfak will remain visible until April 16, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See Mirfak

Based on the amount of time Mirfak is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are December 2026, November 2026, January 2027.

Mirfak Visibility Throughout the Year

Mirfak visibility on 2026-09-07

Mirfak Visible from sunset until sunrise

Mirfak rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Moonset	14:56	-3°
Mirfak rise	17:08
Sunset	17:27	1°
Civil sunset	17:55	3°
Twilight start	18:26	6°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	9°
Moonrise, 21% illuminated	23:21	45°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:13	77°
Mirfak transit	03:25	77°
Twilight end	03:45	77°
Civil sunrise	04:17	74°
Sunrise	04:44	71°

Track Mirfak Position Throughout the Night

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Shift the map to change the time and observe Mirfak changing position in the night sky.

Mirfak Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date