Where is Cepheus Milky Way right now?
It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 62° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of .
Twilight begins at 18:56 local time. At that moment, Cepheus Milky Way will be 62° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 18:56 local time. At that moment, Cepheus Milky Way will be 62° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track Cepheus Milky Way position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Cepheus Milky Way Tonight
The best observable position of Cepheus Milky Way is near 20:00: 65° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
How Cepheus Milky Way Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Cepheus Milky Way moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 65° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Cepheus Milky Way
| Constellation | — |
| Elevation | 62° |
| Direction | north-east (21°) |
Cepheus Milky Way Passage Through Night
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Current position of Cepheus Milky Way
| Time | 18:56 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 62° |
| Azimuth | 21° |
Here you can see the current position of Cepheus Milky Way 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.
Cepheus Milky Way Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | 19° | 24° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 00m | +62° 00′ |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | 24° | 29° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 00m | +62° 00′ |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | 30° | 33° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 00m | +62° 00′ |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | 37° | 35° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 00m | +62° 00′ |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | 44° | 36° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 00m | +62° 00′ |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | 51° | 35° | north-east | Twilight | 22h 00m | +62° 00′ |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 57° | 30° | north-east | Visible | 22h 00m | +62° 00′ |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 62° | 20° | north-east | Visible | 22h 00m | +62° 00′ |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 65° | 6° | north | Best view | 22h 00m | +62° 00′ |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | 65° | 349° | north | Visible | 22h 00m | +62° 00′ |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | 61° | 336° | north-west | Visible | 22h 00m | +62° 00′ |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | 55° | 328° | north-west | Visible | 22h 00m | +62° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | 49° | 324° | north-west | Visible | 22h 00m | +62° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | 41° | 324° | north-west | Visible | 22h 00m | +62° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | 35° | 325° | north-west | Visible | 22h 00m | +62° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | 28° | 328° | north-west | Visible | 22h 00m | +62° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | 24° | 331° | north-west | Visible | 22h 00m | +62° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | 22° | 333° | north-west | Visible | 22h 00m | +62° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | 21° | 333° | north-west | Twilight | 22h 00m | +62° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | 19° | 336° | north-west | Twilight | 22h 00m | +62° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | 17° | 338° | north-west | Twilight | 22h 00m | +62° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | 17° | 339° | north-west | Twilight | 22h 00m | +62° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | 13° | 344° | north-west | Daylight | 22h 00m | +62° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | 11° | 351° | north | Daylight | 22h 00m | +62° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | 9° | 358° | north | Daylight | 22h 00m | +62° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | 10° | 5° | north | Daylight | 22h 00m | +62° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | 11° | 12° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 00m | +62° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | 15° | 18° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 00m | +62° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | 19° | 24° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 00m | +62° 00′ |