Ruchbah Observation Details
Ruchbah Daily Motion
Ruchbah is circumpolar, never setting below the horizon and always visible in the night sky from your location. However, it will change its position significantly, moving 60 degrees over time. You can find the best times to observe Ruchbah, when it reaches its highest elevation, in the annual motion section.Ruchbah will be visible until March, 29, 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.
Ruchbah Visibility Timetable on September 03
Ruchbah Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Ruchbah is always above the horizon | ||
| Moon Rise, 75.5% illuminated | 14:44 | 8° |
| Sunset | 17:33 | 18° |
| Civil sunset | 18:01 | 21° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:05 | 27° |
| Ruchbah is always above the horizon | ||
| Moon Set | 23:57 | 62° |
| Ruchbah transit | 01:42 | 67° |
| Astrosession end | 03:09 | 63° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:13 | 57° |
| Sunrise | 04:41 | 54° |
Track Ruchbah Position Throughout the Night
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Where is Ruchbah right now?
Ruchbah is located in the constellation Cassiopeia, at right ascension 01h 25m 48s" and declination 60° 14' 07s. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 66 degrees toward the north-northwest from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 2.66.Finder Chart for Ruchbah
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| Object name | Ruchbah |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| Ruchbah coordinates | 1.430216, 60.235282999999995 |
| Center coordinates | 1.430216, 60.235282999999995 |
Ruchbah Passage Through Night
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Current position of Ruchbah
| Time | 00:51 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Ruchbah elevation | 66° |
| Ruchbah Azimuth | -15° |
Here you can see the current position of the Ruchbah on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Ruchbah's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of Ruchbah
| Date | Thu, 4 September 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 18:59 |
| Twighlight end | 03:04 |
| Twighlight duration | 8h 5m |
| Rise | Ruchbah is always up |
| Set | Ruchbah is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 67° |
| Transit time | 01:38 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 01h 25m 48s", Dec: 60° 14' 07s |
| Magnitude | 3 |
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Ruchbah, 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 Ruchbah 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 Ruchbah 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 Ruchbah
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 1.430216° |
| Declination | 60.235282999999995° |
| Magnitude | 2.66 |
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
| Elevation | 65.7° |
| Azimuth | -15.4° |