Where is Matar right now?
Matar is located in the constellation Pegasus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 73° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 2.93.
Twilight begins at 22:18 local time. At that moment, Matar will be 73° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 22:18 local time. At that moment, Matar will be 73° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track Matar position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Matar Tonight
The best observable position of Matar is near 21:00: 83° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
Matar will remain visible until February 8, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Matar is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Matar Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Matar moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 83° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Matar
| Constellation | Pegasus |
| Elevation | 73° |
| Direction | south-west (251°) |
| Right Ascension | 22h 43m |
| Declination | +30° 13′ |
| Magnitude | 2.93 |
Matar Passage Through Night
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Current position of Matar
| Time | 22:18 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 73° |
| Azimuth | 251° |
Here you can see the current position of Matar 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.
Matar Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 12:00 | -11° | 38° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | -3° | 48° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | 7° | 57° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | 17° | 65° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | 28° | 72° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | 40° | 79° | east | Twilight |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 52° | 87° | east | Visible |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 64° | 96° | east | Visible |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 75° | 114° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | 83° | 175° | south | Best view |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | 76° | 243° | south-west | Visible |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | 65° | 262° | west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | 53° | 272° | west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | 41° | 280° | west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | 29° | 287° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | 18° | 295° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | 11° | 300° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | 8° | 302° | north-west | Very low |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | 6° | 304° | north-west | Very low |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | 1° | 308° | north-west | Very low |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | -2° | 311° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | -3° | 312° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | -10° | 321° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | -17° | 333° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | -21° | 346° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | -22° | 360° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | -21° | 14° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | -17° | 27° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | -10° | 38° | north-east | Below horizon |