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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Tarf Position and Visibility Tonight

Tarf

Where is Tarf right now?

Tarf is located in the constellation Cancer. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 40 degrees toward the southeast from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 3.53.
Twilight begins at 20:08 local time, and at that moment, Tarf will appear at an altitude of 40 degrees toward the southeast.

Tarf Visibility on April 27

Tarf is visible from sunset through most of the night

Tarf Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 70.1% illuminated 13:1832°
Tarf transit17:0462°
Sunset17:5160°
Civil sunset18:2057°
Twighlight start18:5452°
Astrosession begin19:2947°
Tarf set23:31
Moon Set02:13-29°
Astrosession end02:40-33°
Tarf rise10:32

Track Tarf Position Throughout the Night

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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

Time20:08
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Tarf elevation40°
Tarf Azimuth112°
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.
Time
DateTue, 28 April 2026
Twighlight start19:29
Twighlight end02:38
Twighlight duration7h 8m
Rise10:32
Set23:27
Elevation at transit62°
Transit time17:00
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 08h 16m 30s", Dec: 09° 11' 07s
Magnitude4
ConstellationCancer
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.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Tarf

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension8.275256°
Declination9.185545°
Magnitude3.53
ConstellationCancer
Elevation39.8°
Azimuth112°