Where is Mirfak right now?
Mirfak is located in the constellation Perseus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 60° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 1.79.
Where and When to Look for Mirfak Tonight
The best available observing time for Mirfak during this observing period is around 22:23, at 60° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
Mirfak will remain visible until April 17, 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 24-hour period, Mirfak moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 80° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track Mirfak position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Mirfak
| Constellation | Perseus |
| Elevation | 60° |
| Direction | north-west (303°) |
| Right Ascension | 03h 24m |
| Declination | +49° 51′ |
| Magnitude | 1.79 |
Mirfak Passage Through Night
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Current position of Mirfak
| Time | 22:23 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 60° |
| Azimuth | 303° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 12:00 | 16° | 37° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 8, 13:00 | 23° | 44° | north-east | Twilight |
| Nov 8, 14:00 | 32° | 49° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 8, 15:00 | 41° | 54° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 8, 16:00 | 50° | 56° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 8, 17:00 | 60° | 57° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 8, 18:00 | 69° | 53° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 8, 19:00 | 78° | 34° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 8, 20:00 | 80° | 344° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 8, 21:00 | 73° | 312° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 8, 22:00 | 64° | 304° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 8, 23:00 | 54° | 303° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 9, 00:00 | 45° | 305° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 9, 00:37 — Astronomical night ends | 39° | 307° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 9, 01:00 | 35° | 309° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 9, 01:09 — Twilight end | 34° | 310° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 9, 01:41 — Civil sunrise | 29° | 312° | north-west | Twilight |
| Nov 9, 02:00 | 27° | 314° | north-west | Twilight |
| Nov 9, 02:11 — Sunrise | 25° | 315° | north-west | Twilight |
| Nov 9, 03:00 | 19° | 320° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 9, 04:00 | 12° | 327° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 9, 05:00 | 7° | 335° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 9, 06:00 | 3° | 344° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 9, 07:00 | 0° | 353° | north | Daylight |
| Nov 9, 08:00 | 0° | 3° | north | Below horizon |
| Nov 9, 09:00 | 2° | 13° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 9, 10:00 | 5° | 22° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 9, 11:00 | 10° | 30° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 9, 12:00 | 16° | 38° | north-east | Daylight |