Where is Mirfak right now?
Mirfak is located in the constellation Perseus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 56° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 1.79.
Twilight begins at 21:52 local time. At that moment, Mirfak will be 56° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 21:52 local time. At that moment, Mirfak will be 56° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track Mirfak position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Mirfak Tonight
The best observable position of Mirfak is near 01:00: 77° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
Mirfak will remain visible until April 16, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Mirfak is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Mirfak Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Mirfak moves from the north, reaches its highest sampled position at 77° toward the north, and finishes toward the north.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Mirfak
| Constellation | Perseus |
| Elevation | 56° |
| Direction | north-east (54°) |
| Right Ascension | 03h 24m |
| Declination | +49° 51′ |
| Magnitude | 1.79 |
Mirfak Passage Through Night
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Current position of Mirfak
| Time | 21:52 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 56° |
| Azimuth | 54° |
Here you can see the current position of Mirfak on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.
Mirfak Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
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| Oct 16, 12:00 | -2° | 352° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 13:00 | -3° | 2° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 14:00 | -1° | 11° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 16, 15:00 | 2° | 20° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 16, 16:00 | 7° | 29° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 16, 17:00 | 13° | 36° | north-east | Twilight |
| Oct 16, 18:00 | 21° | 42° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 16, 19:00 | 29° | 48° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 16, 20:00 | 38° | 51° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 16, 21:00 | 48° | 54° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 16, 22:00 | 57° | 54° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 16, 23:00 | 67° | 49° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 17, 00:00 | 75° | 31° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 17, 01:00 | 77° | 351° | north | Best view |
| Oct 17, 02:00 | 72° | 320° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 17, 03:00 | 63° | 309° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 17, 03:51 — Astronomical night ends | 55° | 306° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 17, 04:00 | 54° | 306° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 17, 04:21 — Twilight end | 50° | 306° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 17, 04:51 — Civil sunrise | 45° | 307° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 17, 05:00 | 44° | 307° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 17, 05:19 — Sunrise | 41° | 308° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 17, 06:00 | 35° | 310° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 17, 07:00 | 26° | 314° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 17, 08:00 | 18° | 320° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 17, 09:00 | 11° | 327° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 17, 10:00 | 5° | 334° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 17, 11:00 | 0° | 343° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 17, 12:00 | -2° | 353° | north | Below horizon |