Saiph Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Saiph right now?
Saiph is located in the constellation Orion. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Saiph visibility on 2026-10-03
Saiph Visible from before midnight until sunrise
Saiph rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:15 | -50° |
Moonrise, 56.5% illuminated  | 21:14 | -16° |
| Saiph rise | 22:37 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:38 | 43° |
| Saiph transit | 04:06 | 43° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:08 | 43° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:39 | 42° |
| Sunrise | 05:06 | 41° |
| Saiph set | 09:35 | |
| Moonset | 12:53 | -39° |
Track Saiph position throughout the night
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Finder Chart for Saiph
Saiph Passage Through Night
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Current position of Saiph
| Time | 19:37 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -35° |
| Azimuth | 74° |
Here you can see the current position of Saiph 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.
When Is Saiph Visible Throughout the Year?
Saiph will remain visible until April 8, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sun, 4 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:13 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:36 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 23m |
| Rise | 22:33 |
| Set | 09:31 |
| Elevation at transit | 43° |
| Transit time | 04:02 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 05h 47m 45s", Dec: -9° 40' 10s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Orion |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Saiph, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when Saiph is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Saiph is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Saiph
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 05h 47m 45s |
| Declination | -9° 40′ 11″ |
| Magnitude | 2.07 |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | -35.4° |
| Azimuth | 73.6° |
| Spectral type | B0.5Iavar |