Ruchbah Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Ruchbah right now?
Ruchbah is located in the constellation Cassiopeia. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 45° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 2.66.
Twilight begins at 22:36 local time. At that moment, Ruchbah will be 45° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 22:36 local time. At that moment, Ruchbah will be 45° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Ruchbah visibility on 2026-08-18
Ruchbah Visible all night
Ruchbah rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Ruchbah is always above the horizon | ||
Moonrise, 21% illuminated  | 09:49 | 25° |
| Sunset | 17:55 | 15° |
| Civil sunset | 18:24 | 17° |
| Twilight start | 18:57 | 20° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:32 | 24° |
| Ruchbah is always above the horizon | ||
| Moonset | 20:26 | 29° |
| Ruchbah transit | 02:46 | 67° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 02:51 | 67° |
| Twilight end | 03:26 | 66° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:59 | 64° |
| Sunrise | 04:28 | 62° |
Track Ruchbah Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for Ruchbah
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| Object name | Ruchbah |
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| 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 | 22:36 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 45° |
| Azimuth | 39° |
Here you can see the current position of Ruchbah 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.
Annual motion of Ruchbah
Ruchbah will remain visible until March 30, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Wed, 19 August 2026 |
| Twilight start | 19:30 |
| Twilight end | 02:49 |
| Twilight duration | 7h 19m |
| Rise | Ruchbah is always up |
| Set | Ruchbah is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 67° |
| Transit time | 02:42 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 01h 25m 48s", Dec: 60° 14' 07s |
| Magnitude | 3 |
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Ruchbah, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Ruchbah
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 1.430216° |
| Declination | 60.235282999999995° |
| Magnitude | 2.66 |
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
| Elevation | 45° |
| Azimuth | 38.6° |