Where is Tarf right now?
Tarf is located in the constellation Cancer. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for Tarf Tonight
The best available observing time for Tarf during this observing period is around 03:57, at 58° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
Tarf will remain visible until May 23, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Tarf is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Tarf Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Tarf moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 62° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track Tarf position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Tarf
| Constellation | Cancer |
| Elevation | -43° |
| Direction | north (11°) |
| Right Ascension | 08h 16m |
| Declination | +09° 11′ |
| Magnitude | 3.53 |
Tarf Passage Through Night
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Current position of Tarf
| Time | 17:42 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -43° |
| Azimuth | 11° |
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.
Tarf Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 12:00 | -4° | 285° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 13:00 | -15° | 295° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 14:00 | -26° | 306° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 15:00 | -34° | 320° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 16:00 | -41° | 337° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 17:00 | -43° | 356° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 18:00 | -42° | 17° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 19:00 | -37° | 35° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 20:00 | -29° | 50° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 21:00 | -19° | 62° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 22:00 | -8° | 72° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 23:00 | 4° | 81° | east | Very low |
| Oct 25, 00:00 | 16° | 90° | east | Visible |
| Oct 25, 01:00 | 28° | 100° | east | Visible |
| Oct 25, 02:00 | 39° | 111° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 25, 03:00 | 50° | 126° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 25, 03:58 — Astronomical night ends | 58° | 146° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 25, 04:00 | 58° | 147° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 25, 04:28 — Twilight end | 60° | 160° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 25, 04:58 — Civil sunrise | 62° | 175° | south | Twilight |
| Oct 25, 05:00 | 62° | 176° | south | Twilight |
| Oct 25, 05:26 — Sunrise | 62° | 190° | south | Twilight |
| Oct 25, 06:00 | 60° | 206° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 07:00 | 52° | 229° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 08:00 | 42° | 245° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 09:00 | 31° | 257° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 10:00 | 19° | 267° | west | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 11:00 | 7° | 276° | west | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 12:00 | -5° | 285° | north-west | Below horizon |