Alphecca Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Alphecca right now?
Alphecca is located in the constellation Corona Borealis. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 19° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 2.22.
Twilight begins at 19:37 local time. At that moment, Alphecca will be 19° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 19:37 local time. At that moment, Alphecca will be 19° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Alphecca visibility on 2026-10-03
Alphecca Visible from sunset until before midnight
Alphecca rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Alphecca transit | 13:55 | 79° |
| Sunset | 16:47 | 52° |
| Civil sunset | 17:15 | 47° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 17:45 | 41° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:15 | 35° |
Moonrise, 56.5% illuminated  | 21:14 | 2° |
| Alphecca set | 21:24 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:38 | -21° |
| Alphecca rise | 06:22 | |
| Moonset | 12:53 | 74° |
Track Alphecca position throughout the night
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Finder Chart for Alphecca
Alphecca Passage Through Night
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Current position of Alphecca
| Time | 19:37 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 19° |
| Azimuth | 290° |
Here you can see the current position of Alphecca 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.
When Is Alphecca Visible Throughout the Year?
Alphecca will remain visible until October 25, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sun, 4 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:13 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:36 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 23m |
| Rise | 06:22 |
| Set | 21:21 |
| Elevation at transit | 79° |
| Transit time | 13:51 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 15h 34m 41s", Dec: 26° 42' 52s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Corona Borealis |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Alphecca, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when Alphecca is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Alphecca is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Alphecca
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 15h 34m 41s |
| Declination | 26° 42′ 53″ |
| Magnitude | 2.22 |
| Constellation | Corona Borealis |
| Elevation | 19° |
| Azimuth | 289.6° |
| Spectral type | A0V |