The Alpha Persei Cluster (Melotte 20)

From Cambridge , the Alpha Persei Cluster is difficult to observe as it will appear no higher than 14° above the horizon. It is visible in both the dusk and dawn skies. In the evening, it will become visible at around 20:45 (EDT), 13° above your north-western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, becoming tricky to observe after 20:56 when it dips 12° above your north-western horizon. At 04:11, it will return to an altitude of 12° above your north-eastern horizon, and reach an altitude of 14° before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 04:33.
Name
The Alpha Persei Cluster (Melotte 20)
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Object type
Open cluster
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All times shown in Cambridge local time.