Ursa Minor Constellation
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Ursa Minor, the little bear, contains the Little Dipper asterism and Polaris, the current North Star.
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Ursa Minor Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Ursa Minor is always above the horizon | ||
| Moon Rise, 15.7% illuminated | 09:36 | 45° |
| Ursa Minor Transit | 11:54 | 47° |
| Sunset | 16:15 | 41° |
| Civil sunset | 16:43 | 40° |
| Moon Set | 18:41 | 35° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:01 | 34° |
| Ursa Minor is always above the horizon | ||
| Astrosession end | 04:29 | 33° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:00 | 35° |
| Sunrise | 05:28 | 36° |
Track Ursa Minor Position Throughout the Night
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Shift the map to change the time and observe Ursa Minor changing position in the night sky.
Annual motion of Ursa Minor
| Date | Mon, 27 October 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 17:43 |
| Twighlight end | 03:57 |
| Twighlight duration | 10h 14m |
| Rise | Ursa Minor is always up |
| Set | Ursa Minor is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 47° |
| Transit time | 11:50 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 15h 04m 48s", Dec: 80° 00' 48s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Ursa Minor, 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 Ursa Minor 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.
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 Ursa Minor 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.
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.