Tarf Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Tarf right now?
Tarf is located in the constellation Cancer. Although Tarf is currently 44° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Tarf visibility on 2026-09-17
Tarf Visible from early morning until sunrise
Tarf rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Tarf transit | 07:41 | 62° |
Moonrise, 24% illuminated  | 10:43 | 40° |
| Tarf set | 14:09 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:41 | -41° |
| Moonset | 20:07 | -43° |
| Tarf rise | 01:10 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:23 | 26° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 03:54 | 32° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:25 | 38° |
| Sunrise | 04:52 | 43° |
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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| 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 | 10:25 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 44° |
| Azimuth | 243° |
Here you can see the current position of Tarf 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.
When Is Tarf Visible Throughout the Year?
Tarf will remain visible until May 23, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Thu, 17 September 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:37 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:17 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 40m |
| Rise | 01:10 |
| Set | 14:05 |
| Elevation at transit | 62° |
| Transit time | 07:37 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 08h 16m 30s", Dec: 09° 11' 07s |
| Magnitude | 4 |
| Constellation | Cancer |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Tarf, 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 see when Tarf is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Tarf is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Tarf
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 08h 16m 31s |
| Declination | 09° 11′ 08″ |
| Magnitude | 3.53 |
| Constellation | Cancer |
| Elevation | 43.5° |
| Azimuth | 243.4° |
| Spectral type | K4III |