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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Ruchbah Position and Visibility Tonight

Ruchbah

Where is Ruchbah right now?

Ruchbah is located in the constellation Cassiopeia. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 25 degrees toward the northwest from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 2.66.
Twilight begins at 00:42 local time, and at that moment, Ruchbah will appear at an altitude of 25 degrees toward the northwest.

Ruchbah Visibility on June 04

Ruchbah is Not visible tonight

Ruchbah Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Ruchbah is always above the horizon
Sunset18:229°
Civil sunset18:548°
Twighlight start19:338°
Astrosession begin20:158°
Ruchbah is always above the horizon
Moon Rise, 88.5% illuminated 21:3110°
Astrosession end01:5633°
Twighlight end02:3939°
Civil sunrise03:1743°
Sunrise03:4947°
Moon Set07:1867°
Ruchbah transit07:4167°

Track Ruchbah Position Throughout the Night

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Finder Chart for Ruchbah

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Object nameRuchbah
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Ruchbah coordinates1.430216, 60.235282999999995
Center coordinates1.430216, 60.235282999999995

Ruchbah Passage Through Night

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Current position of Ruchbah

Time00:42
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Ruchbah elevation25°
Ruchbah Azimuth-32°
Here you can see the current position of the Ruchbah on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Ruchbah's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Ruchbah


Ruchbah will be visible until March, 30, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
Time
DateFri, 5 June 2026
Twighlight start20:11
Twighlight end01:50
Twighlight duration6h 39m
RiseRuchbah is always up
SetRuchbah is always up
Elevation at transit67°
Transit time07:37
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 01h 25m 48s", Dec: 60° 14' 07s
Magnitude3
ConstellationCassiopeia
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Ruchbah, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Ruchbah is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Ruchbah

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension1.430216°
Declination60.235282999999995°
Magnitude2.66
ConstellationCassiopeia
Elevation25.1°
Azimuth-32°