Perseus Constellation
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Perseus, named after the Greek hero, is a constellation known for the Perseid meteor shower and the star Algol, also called the Demon Star.
Perseus Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Perseus rise | 15:19 | |
| Sunset | 16:47 | 8° |
| Civil sunset | 17:15 | 11° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 17:45 | 15° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:15 | 19° |
Moonrise, 56.5% illuminated  | 21:14 | 46° |
| Perseus transit | 01:13 | 79° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:08 | 56° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:39 | 51° |
| Sunrise | 05:06 | 47° |
| Moonset | 12:53 | -4° |
Track Perseus position throughout the night
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Annual motion of Perseus
| Date | Sun, 4 October 2026 |
| Twilight start | 18:13 |
| Twilight end | 03:36 |
| Twilight duration | 9h 23m |
| Rise | 15:15 |
| Set | 11:03 |
| Elevation at transit | 79° |
| Transit time | 01:09 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 02h 54m 09s", Dec: 48° 15' 13s |