Where is Algol right now?
Algol is located in the constellation Perseus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 33° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 2.09.
Twilight begins at 20:25 local time. At that moment, Algol will be 33° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 20:25 local time. At that moment, Algol will be 33° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track Algol position throughout the night
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Shift the map to change the time and observe Algol changing position in the night sky.
Where and When to Look for Algol Tonight
The best observable position of Algol is near 01:00: 84° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Best view.
Algol will remain visible until April 8, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Algol is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Algol Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Algol moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 84° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Algol
| Constellation | Perseus |
| Elevation | 33° |
| Direction | north-east (61°) |
| Right Ascension | 03h 08m |
| Declination | +40° 57′ |
| Magnitude | 2.09 |
Algol Passage Through Night
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Current position of Algol
| Time | 20:25 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 33° |
| Azimuth | 61° |
Here you can see the current position of Algol 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.
Algol Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 12:00 | -9° | 343° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | -11° | 354° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | -11° | 6° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | -9° | 17° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | -4° | 28° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | 2° | 37° | north-east | Very low |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 10° | 45° | north-east | Very low |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 19° | 52° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 29° | 59° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | 39° | 64° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | 50° | 68° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | 61° | 71° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | 73° | 71° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | 84° | 54° | north-east | Best view |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | 83° | 302° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | 72° | 289° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | 64° | 288° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | 60° | 289° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | 59° | 289° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | 53° | 291° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | 49° | 292° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | 48° | 293° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | 38° | 297° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | 28° | 302° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | 18° | 308° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | 9° | 315° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | 1° | 324° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | -5° | 333° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | -9° | 344° | north-west | Below horizon |