Where is Alphard right now?
Alphard is located in the constellation Hydra. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track Alphard position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Alphard Tonight
The best observable position of Alphard is near 04:08: 21° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
Alphard will become visible again around October 14 after moving far enough from the Sun. You can also see when Alphard is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Alphard Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Alphard moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 21° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the south-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Alphard
| Constellation | Hydra |
| Elevation | -47° |
| Direction | north-east (58°) |
| Right Ascension | 09h 27m |
| Declination | −08° 39′ |
| Magnitude | 1.99 |
Alphard Passage Through Night
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Current position of Alphard
| Time | 22:10 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -47° |
| Azimuth | 58° |
Here you can see the current position of Alphard 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.
Alphard Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | 16° | 246° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | 4° | 256° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | -7° | 265° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | -19° | 274° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | -31° | 284° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | -42° | 296° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | -52° | 313° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | -59° | 336° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | -61° | 6° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | -57° | 34° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | -49° | 55° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | -38° | 69° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | -26° | 80° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | -15° | 90° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | -3° | 99° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | 9° | 108° | south-east | Very low |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | 16° | 115° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | 20° | 119° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | 21° | 120° | south-east | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | 27° | 126° | south-east | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | 30° | 131° | south-east | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | 31° | 132° | south-east | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | 38° | 146° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | 43° | 164° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | 44° | 185° | south | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | 41° | 205° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | 34° | 222° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | 25° | 235° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | 15° | 247° | south-west | Daylight |