Alpheratz Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Alpheratz right now?
Alpheratz is located in the constellation Andromeda. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 45° toward the east, with an apparent magnitude of 2.07.
Twilight begins at 18:56 local time. At that moment, Alpheratz will be 45° above the horizon toward the east.
Twilight begins at 18:56 local time. At that moment, Alpheratz will be 45° above the horizon toward the east.
Alpheratz visibility on 2026-10-03
Alpheratz Visible all night
Alpheratz rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Alpheratz rise | 14:48 | |
| Sunset | 16:47 | 21° |
| Civil sunset | 17:15 | 26° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 17:45 | 32° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:15 | 37° |
Moonrise, 56.5% illuminated  | 21:14 | 72° |
| Alpheratz transit | 22:28 | 82° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:38 | 26° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:08 | 21° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:39 | 15° |
| Sunrise | 05:06 | 10° |
| Alpheratz set | 06:07 | |
| Moonset | 12:53 | -15° |
Track Alpheratz position throughout the night
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Alpheratz Passage Through Night
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Current position of Alpheratz
| Time | 18:56 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 45° |
| Azimuth | 84° |
Here you can see the current position of Alpheratz 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 Alpheratz Visible Throughout the Year?
Alpheratz will remain visible until February 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 | 14:44 |
| Set | 06:03 |
| Elevation at transit | 82° |
| Transit time | 22:24 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 00h 08m 23s", Dec: 29° 05' 25s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Andromeda |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Alpheratz, 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 Alpheratz is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Alpheratz is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Alpheratz
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 00h 08m 23s |
| Declination | 29° 05′ 26″ |
| Magnitude | 2.07 |
| Constellation | Andromeda |
| Elevation | 45.4° |
| Azimuth | 84.4° |
| Spectral type | B9p |