Where is Alpheratz right now?
Alpheratz is located in the constellation Andromeda. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 71° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 2.07.
Twilight begins at 21:07 local time. At that moment, Alpheratz will be 71° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 21:07 local time. At that moment, Alpheratz will be 71° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Track Alpheratz position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Alpheratz Tonight
The best observable position of Alpheratz is near 22:00: 80° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
Alpheratz will remain visible until February 25, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Alpheratz is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Alpheratz Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Alpheratz moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 80° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Alpheratz
| Constellation | Andromeda |
| Elevation | 71° |
| Direction | south-east (110°) |
| Right Ascension | 00h 08m |
| Declination | +29° 05′ |
| Magnitude | 2.07 |
Alpheratz Passage Through Night
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Current position of Alpheratz
| Time | 21:07 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 71° |
| Azimuth | 110° |
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.
Alpheratz Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | -20° | 21° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | -15° | 33° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | -7° | 44° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | 2° | 54° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | 12° | 62° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | 23° | 70° | north-east | Twilight |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 34° | 77° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 46° | 85° | east | Visible |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 58° | 94° | east | Visible |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | 70° | 108° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | 80° | 142° | south-east | Best view |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | 79° | 221° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | 69° | 253° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | 57° | 267° | west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | 45° | 276° | west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | 34° | 283° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | 26° | 288° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | 22° | 290° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | 21° | 292° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | 15° | 295° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | 11° | 298° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | 10° | 299° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | 1° | 307° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | -8° | 316° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | -15° | 327° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | -21° | 340° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | -23° | 354° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | -23° | 8° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | -20° | 22° | north-east | Below horizon |