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This Earth map lets you select the observer’s location used to calculate the bearing and elevation of celestial objects. The selected point determines how the sky, rise and set times, and object positions are shown.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Tarf Position and Visibility Tonight

Tarf

Where is Tarf right now?

Tarf is located in the constellation Cancer. Although Tarf is currently 49° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.

Tarf visibility on 2026-08-28

Tarf Visible from early morning until sunrise

Tarf rise and set timetable

TimeElevation
Tarf transit09:0062°
Tarf set15:27
Moonrise, 100% illuminated 17:35-23°
Astronomical observing session begins19:15-38°
Tarf rise02:29
Astronomical observing session ends03:027°
Twilight end03:3613°
Civil sunrise04:0820°
Sunrise04:3625°
Moonset05:0431°

Track Tarf Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time
Altitude
Azimuth
Shift the map to change the time and observe Tarf changing position in the night sky.

Finder Chart for Tarf

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Object nameTarf
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Tarf coordinates8.275256, 9.185545
Center coordinates8.275256, 9.185545

Tarf Passage Through Night

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Current position of Tarf

Time06:46
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Elevation49°
Azimuth124°
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.

Annual motion of Tarf


Tarf will become visible again around September 15 after moving far enough from the Sun.
Time
DateFri, 28 August 2026
Twilight start19:11
Twilight end02:56
Twilight duration8h 45m
Rise02:29
Set15:23
Elevation at transit62°
Transit time08:56
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 08h 16m 30s", Dec: 09° 11' 07s
Magnitude4
ConstellationCancer
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 view detailed visibility information in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Tarf

Coordinates and Visibility

Right Ascension8.275256°
Declination9.185545°
Magnitude3.53
ConstellationCancer
Elevation48.6°
Azimuth124.2°