Tarf Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Tarf right now?
Tarf is located in the constellation Cancer. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 54 degrees, Tarf is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:17 local time, and at that moment, Tarf will appear at an altitude of 34 degrees toward the southeast.
Twilight begins at 19:17 local time, and at that moment, Tarf will appear at an altitude of 34 degrees toward the southeast.
Tarf Visibility on May 18
Tarf is visible from sunset through most of the night
Tarf Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 0.2% illuminated  | 04:14 | -43° |
| Tarf transit | 15:41 | 62° |
| Sunset | 18:10 | 46° |
| Civil sunset | 18:41 | 41° |
| Twighlight start | 19:17 | 34° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:56 | 26° |
| Moon Set | 19:59 | 26° |
| Tarf set | 22:08 | |
| Astrosession end | 02:11 | -39° |
| Tarf rise | 09:10 |
Track Tarf Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for Tarf
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| Object name | Tarf |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| Tarf coordinates | 8.275256, 9.185545 |
| Center coordinates | 8.275256, 9.185545 |
Tarf Passage Through Night
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Current position of Tarf
| Time | 17:19 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Tarf elevation | 54° |
| Tarf Azimuth | 136° |
Here you can see the current position of the Tarf on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Tarf's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of Tarf
Tarf will be visible until May, 23, 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.
| Date | Tue, 19 May 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:56 |
| Twighlight end | 02:08 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 12m |
| Rise | 09:10 |
| Set | 22:04 |
| Elevation at transit | 62° |
| Transit time | 15:37 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 08h 16m 30s", Dec: 09° 11' 07s |
| Magnitude | 4 |
| Constellation | Cancer |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Tarf, 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 Tarf 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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
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 Tarf 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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Tarf
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 8.275256° |
| Declination | 9.185545° |
| Magnitude | 3.53 |
| Constellation | Cancer |
| Elevation | 54.2° |
| Azimuth | 135.6° |