Where is Tarf right now?
Tarf is located in the constellation Cancer. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 45° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 3.53.
Twilight begins at 03:52 local time. At that moment, Tarf will be 45° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 03:52 local time. At that moment, Tarf will be 45° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Track Tarf position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Tarf Tonight
The best observable position of Tarf is near 04:11: 49° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
Tarf will remain visible until May 23, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Tarf is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Tarf Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Tarf moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 49° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Tarf
| Constellation | Cancer |
| Elevation | 45° |
| Direction | south-east (119°) |
| Right Ascension | 08h 16m |
| Declination | +09° 11′ |
| Magnitude | 3.53 |
Tarf Passage Through Night
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Current position of Tarf
| Time | 03:52 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 45° |
| Azimuth | 119° |
Here you can see the current position of Tarf 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.
Tarf Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 12:00 | 11° | 273° | west | Daylight |
| Oct 5, 13:00 | -1° | 282° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 5, 14:00 | -13° | 292° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 5, 15:00 | -23° | 303° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 5, 16:00 | -32° | 316° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 5, 17:00 | -39° | 332° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 5, 18:00 | -43° | 351° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 5, 19:00 | -43° | 12° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 5, 20:00 | -38° | 31° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 5, 21:00 | -31° | 46° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 5, 22:00 | -21° | 59° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 5, 23:00 | -11° | 70° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 6, 00:00 | 1° | 79° | east | Very low |
| Oct 6, 01:00 | 13° | 88° | east | Visible |
| Oct 6, 02:00 | 25° | 97° | east | Visible |
| Oct 6, 03:00 | 36° | 108° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 6, 03:41 — Astronomical night ends | 44° | 117° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 6, 04:00 | 47° | 122° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 6, 04:11 — Twilight end | 49° | 125° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 6, 04:41 — Civil sunrise | 54° | 134° | south-east | Twilight |
| Oct 6, 05:00 | 56° | 141° | south-east | Twilight |
| Oct 6, 05:09 — Sunrise | 57° | 145° | south-east | Twilight |
| Oct 6, 06:00 | 61° | 168° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 6, 07:00 | 61° | 199° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 6, 08:00 | 54° | 224° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 6, 09:00 | 45° | 242° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 6, 10:00 | 34° | 255° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 6, 11:00 | 22° | 265° | west | Daylight |
| Oct 6, 12:00 | 10° | 274° | west | Daylight |