Where is Diphda right now?
Diphda is located in the constellation Cetus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 23° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 2.04.
Twilight begins at 20:23 local time. At that moment, Diphda will be 23° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 20:23 local time. At that moment, Diphda will be 23° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Track Diphda position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Diphda Tonight
The best observable position of Diphda is near 23:00: 35° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
Diphda will remain visible until January 24, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Diphda is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Diphda Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Diphda moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 35° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Diphda
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Elevation | 23° |
| Direction | south-east (138°) |
| Right Ascension | 00h 43m |
| Declination | −17° 59′ |
| Magnitude | 2.04 |
Diphda Passage Through Night
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Current position of Diphda
| Time | 20:23 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 23° |
| Azimuth | 138° |
Here you can see the current position of Diphda 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.
Diphda Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | -67° | 36° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | -58° | 60° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | -47° | 75° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | -35° | 86° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | -23° | 95° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | -12° | 104° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 0° | 113° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 10° | 122° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 20° | 133° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | 27° | 147° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | 33° | 162° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | 35° | 179° | south | Best view |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | 33° | 196° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | 28° | 212° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | 21° | 225° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | 11° | 237° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | 5° | 243° | south-west | Very low |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | 1° | 246° | south-west | Very low |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | -1° | 248° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | -6° | 252° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | -10° | 255° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | -12° | 256° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | -22° | 264° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | -34° | 273° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | -46° | 283° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | -57° | 298° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | -66° | 321° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | -71° | 359° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | -67° | 38° | north-east | Below horizon |