Where is Markab right now?
Markab is located in the constellation Pegasus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 64° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 2.49.
Twilight begins at 20:25 local time. At that moment, Markab will be 64° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 20:25 local time. At that moment, Markab will be 64° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Track Markab position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Markab Tonight
The best observable position of Markab is near 21:00: 67° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
Markab will remain visible until February 4, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Markab is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Markab Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Markab moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 67° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Markab
| Constellation | Pegasus |
| Elevation | 64° |
| Direction | south-east (145°) |
| Right Ascension | 23h 04m |
| Declination | +15° 12′ |
| Magnitude | 2.49 |
Markab Passage Through Night
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Current position of Markab
| Time | 20:25 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 64° |
| Azimuth | 145° |
Here you can see the current position of Markab 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.
Markab Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 12:00 | -26° | 42° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | -17° | 54° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | -7° | 65° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | 4° | 74° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | 16° | 83° | east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | 28° | 92° | east | Twilight |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 40° | 102° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 51° | 115° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 61° | 134° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | 67° | 164° | south-east | Best view |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | 67° | 202° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | 59° | 230° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | 49° | 248° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | 38° | 260° | west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | 26° | 270° | west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | 14° | 279° | west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | 6° | 284° | north-west | Very low |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | 2° | 288° | north-west | Very low |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | 0° | 289° | north-west | Very low |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | -5° | 294° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | -9° | 297° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | -10° | 298° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | -19° | 308° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | -28° | 320° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | -34° | 336° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | -37° | 353° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | -37° | 11° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | -33° | 28° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | -26° | 43° | north-east | Below horizon |