Draco Constellation
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Draco, the dragon, is a northern constellation that winds around the Little Dipper, with its head near Hercules and its tail near Ursa Minor.
Draco Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Draco is always above the horizon | ||
| Sunset | 18:29 | 51° |
| Civil sunset | 19:01 | 52° |
| Twighlight start | 19:39 | 54° |
| Draco Transit | 20:31 | 54° |
Moon Rise, 37% illuminated  | 23:11 | 49° |
| Astrosession end | 02:46 | 34° |
| Astrosession begin | 02:49 | 34° |
| Draco is always above the horizon | ||
| Civil sunrise | 03:24 | 32° |
| Sunrise | 03:56 | 30° |
| Moon Set | 13:51 | 33° |
Track Draco Position Throughout the Night
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Shift the map to change the time and observe Draco changing position in the night sky.
Nebulae in the constellation Draco
Cat's Eye Nebula (NGC6543)
Planetary Nebula
NGC6543 is a planetary nebula with apparent magnitude 9.01 in the constellation Draco, spanning approximately 0.9 arcseconds in the sky.
NGC6670 NED03
Galaxy
NGC6670 NED03 is a galaxy with apparent magnitude in the constellation Draco, spanning approximately 0.3 arcseconds in the sky.
Annual motion of Draco
| Date | Fri, 10 July 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:16 |
| Twighlight end | 01:59 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 42m |
| Rise | Draco is always up |
| Set | Draco is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 54° |
| Transit time | 20:27 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 16h 32m 47s", Dec: 73° 15' 49s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Draco, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Draco is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit. You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Draco is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit. You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Acknowledgements
We gratefully acknowledge the International Astronomical Union (IAU) for defining and standardizing the official constellation boundaries, which provide a consistent framework for celestial mapping.
Special thanks to Sky & Telescope Magazine and contributors Roger Sinnott and Rick Fienberg for their collaboration in producing the charts and tables. The constellation patterns, drawn by Alan MacRobert, were influenced by the work of H. A. Rey and thoughtfully adjusted to align with earlier traditions.