2026 Algol Minima

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Minimum brightness times for 2026 Algol Minima

• Here’s a list of upcoming minimum brightness times for Algol (Beta Persei) that are well-placed for UK observers in 2026.
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• It’s a fantastic opportunity for naked-eye observation or astrophotography, especially on the evening and overnight dates.
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2026 Algol Minima

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(GMT = Mean Solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich,
located at 0° longitude, Greenwich, London, United Kingdom.)
(BST = British Summer Time is the daylight saving time used in the UK,
where clocks are set one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October.)
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• The bright variable Star Beta Persei (Algol) reaches minimum brightness.
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• This variable star in Perseus varies from its brightest at magnitude +2.1, dropping to +3.4.
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• Even when dimmed, Algol is still visible to the naked eye.
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• Read more – Algol
  – How to find Algol in Perseus?
  – Deaf astronomer John Goodricke
  

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