Where is Alphecca right now?
Alphecca is located in the constellation Corona Borealis. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 10° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 2.22.
Twilight begins at 20:24 local time. At that moment, Alphecca will be 10° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 20:24 local time. At that moment, Alphecca will be 10° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Track Alphecca position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Alphecca Tonight
The best observable position of Alphecca is near 18:00: 38° above the horizon toward the west. Status: Best view.
Alphecca will remain visible until October 25, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Alphecca is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Alphecca Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Alphecca moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 38° toward the west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Alphecca
| Constellation | Corona Borealis |
| Elevation | 10° |
| Direction | north-west (296°) |
| Right Ascension | 15h 34m |
| Declination | +26° 42′ |
| Magnitude | 2.22 |
Alphecca Passage Through Night
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Current position of Alphecca
| Time | 20:24 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 10° |
| Azimuth | 296° |
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.
Alphecca Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | 63° | 105° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | 74° | 128° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | 79° | 185° | south | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | 73° | 237° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | 62° | 257° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | 50° | 268° | west | Twilight |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 38° | 277° | west | Best view |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 26° | 285° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 15° | 292° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | 4° | 301° | north-west | Very low |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | -6° | 310° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | -14° | 321° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | -21° | 333° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | -25° | 347° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | -26° | 2° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | -24° | 16° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | -21° | 25° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | -19° | 30° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | -18° | 32° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | -15° | 38° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | -12° | 42° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | -12° | 43° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | -4° | 52° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | 6° | 61° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | 17° | 69° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | 29° | 77° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | 40° | 85° | east | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | 52° | 94° | east | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | 64° | 106° | south-east | Daylight |