Perseus Constellation
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Perseus, named after the Greek hero, is a constellation known for the Perseid meteor shower and the star Algol, also called the Demon Star.
Perseus Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Perseus rise | 15:12 | |
| Sunset | 16:44 | 8° |
| Civil sunset | 17:12 | 11° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 17:42 | 15° |
Moonrise, 34% illuminated  | 23:38 | 71° |
| Perseus transit | 01:05 | 79° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 03:09 | 65° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:10 | 55° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:40 | 50° |
| Sunrise | 05:08 | 45° |
| Moonset | 14:14 | -3° |
Track Perseus position throughout the night
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Annual motion of Perseus
| Date | Tue, 6 October 2026 |
| Twilight start | 18:06 |
| Twilight end | 03:34 |
| Twilight duration | 9h 28m |
| Rise | 15:08 |
| Set | 10:55 |
| Elevation at transit | 79° |
| Transit time | 01:01 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 02h 54m 09s", Dec: 48° 15' 13s |