Where is Ursa Major right now?
It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for Ursa Major Tonight
The best available observing time for Ursa Major during this observing period is around 05:56, at 19° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Best view.
How Ursa Major Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Ursa Major moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 39° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track Ursa Major position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Ursa Major
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Elevation | -28° |
| Direction | north-west (337°) |
Ursa Major Passage Through Night
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Current position of Ursa Major
| Time | 19:36 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | -28° |
| Azimuth | 337° |
Here you can see the current position of Ursa Major 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.
Ursa Major Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 12:00 | 33° | 339° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 24m | +52° 46′ |
| Oct 29, 13:00 | 26° | 331° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 24m | +52° 46′ |
| Oct 29, 14:00 | 19° | 326° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 24m | +52° 46′ |
| Oct 29, 15:00 | 10° | 324° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 24m | +52° 46′ |
| Oct 29, 16:00 | 1° | 323° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 24m | +52° 46′ |
| Oct 29, 17:00 | -8° | 324° | north-west | Below horizon | 11h 24m | +52° 46′ |
| Oct 29, 18:00 | -17° | 327° | north-west | Below horizon | 11h 24m | +52° 46′ |
| Oct 29, 18:49 — Sunset | -23° | 331° | north-west | Below horizon | 11h 24m | +52° 46′ |
| Oct 29, 19:00 | -24° | 332° | north-west | Below horizon | 11h 24m | +52° 46′ |
| Oct 29, 19:11 — Civil sunset | -26° | 334° | north-west | Below horizon | 11h 24m | +52° 46′ |
| Oct 29, 19:36 — Twilight start | -28° | 337° | north-west | Below horizon | 11h 24m | +52° 46′ |
| Oct 29, 20:00 | -31° | 340° | north-west | Below horizon | 11h 24m | +52° 46′ |
| Oct 29, 20:01 — Astronomical night starts | -31° | 340° | north-west | Below horizon | 11h 24m | +52° 46′ |
| Oct 29, 21:00 | -35° | 349° | north | Below horizon | 11h 24m | +52° 46′ |
| Oct 29, 22:00 | -36° | 0° | north | Below horizon | 11h 24m | +52° 46′ |
| Oct 29, 23:00 | -34° | 11° | north-east | Below horizon | 11h 24m | +52° 46′ |
| Oct 30, 00:00 | -30° | 21° | north-east | Below horizon | 11h 24m | +52° 46′ |
| Oct 30, 01:00 | -24° | 28° | north-east | Below horizon | 11h 24m | +52° 46′ |
| Oct 30, 02:00 | -16° | 33° | north-east | Below horizon | 11h 24m | +52° 46′ |
| Oct 30, 03:00 | -7° | 36° | north-east | Below horizon | 11h 24m | +52° 46′ |
| Oct 30, 04:00 | 2° | 37° | north-east | Very low | 11h 24m | +52° 46′ |
| Oct 30, 05:00 | 11° | 36° | north-east | Visible | 11h 24m | +52° 46′ |
| Oct 30, 05:35 — Astronomical night ends | 16° | 35° | north-east | Visible | 11h 24m | +52° 46′ |
| Oct 30, 06:00 | 19° | 33° | north-east | Visible | 11h 24m | +52° 46′ |
| Oct 30, 06:00 — Twilight end | 19° | 33° | north-east | Visible | 11h 24m | +52° 46′ |
| Oct 30, 06:25 — Civil sunrise | 23° | 31° | north-east | Twilight | 11h 24m | +52° 46′ |
| Oct 30, 06:47 — Sunrise | 25° | 29° | north-east | Twilight | 11h 24m | +52° 46′ |
| Oct 30, 07:00 | 27° | 28° | north-east | Daylight | 11h 24m | +52° 46′ |
| Oct 30, 08:00 | 33° | 21° | north-east | Daylight | 11h 24m | +52° 46′ |
| Oct 30, 09:00 | 37° | 11° | north | Daylight | 11h 24m | +52° 46′ |
| Oct 30, 10:00 | 39° | 359° | north | Daylight | 11h 24m | +52° 46′ |
| Oct 30, 11:00 | 37° | 348° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 24m | +52° 46′ |
| Oct 30, 12:00 | 32° | 338° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 24m | +52° 46′ |