Where is Ursa Minor right now?
The center of the constellation is currently 29° above the horizon toward the north.
Where and When to Look for Ursa Minor Tonight
The best available observing time for Ursa Minor during this observing period is around 04:23, at 33° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
How Ursa Minor Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Ursa Minor moves from the north, reaches its highest sampled position at 47° toward the north, and finishes toward the north.
Track Ursa Minor position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Ursa Minor
| Constellation | Ursa Minor |
| Elevation | 29° |
| Direction | north (7°) |
Ursa Minor Passage Through Night
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Current position of Ursa Minor
| Time | 02:33 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 29° |
| Azimuth | 7° |
Here you can see the current position of Ursa Minor 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 Minor Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 12:00 | 47° | 360° | north | Daylight | 15h 04m | +80° 00′ |
| Oct 24, 13:00 | 47° | 356° | north | Daylight | 15h 04m | +80° 00′ |
| Oct 24, 14:00 | 46° | 353° | north | Daylight | 15h 04m | +80° 00′ |
| Oct 24, 15:00 | 44° | 350° | north | Daylight | 15h 04m | +80° 00′ |
| Oct 24, 16:00 | 42° | 348° | north-west | Daylight | 15h 04m | +80° 00′ |
| Oct 24, 17:00 | 39° | 347° | north-west | Twilight | 15h 04m | +80° 00′ |
| Oct 24, 18:00 | 37° | 348° | north-west | Visible | 15h 04m | +80° 00′ |
| Oct 24, 19:00 | 34° | 348° | north-west | Visible | 15h 04m | +80° 00′ |
| Oct 24, 20:00 | 32° | 350° | north | Visible | 15h 04m | +80° 00′ |
| Oct 24, 21:00 | 30° | 352° | north | Visible | 15h 04m | +80° 00′ |
| Oct 24, 22:00 | 29° | 354° | north | Visible | 15h 04m | +80° 00′ |
| Oct 24, 23:00 | 28° | 357° | north | Visible | 15h 04m | +80° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 00:00 | 27° | 0° | north | Visible | 15h 04m | +80° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 01:00 | 28° | 3° | north | Visible | 15h 04m | +80° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 02:00 | 29° | 6° | north | Visible | 15h 04m | +80° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 03:00 | 30° | 8° | north | Visible | 15h 04m | +80° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 03:58 — Astronomical night ends | 32° | 10° | north | Visible | 15h 04m | +80° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 04:00 | 32° | 10° | north | Visible | 15h 04m | +80° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 04:28 — Twilight end | 33° | 11° | north | Visible | 15h 04m | +80° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 04:58 — Civil sunrise | 34° | 12° | north-east | Twilight | 15h 04m | +80° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 05:00 | 34° | 12° | north-east | Twilight | 15h 04m | +80° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 05:26 — Sunrise | 35° | 12° | north-east | Twilight | 15h 04m | +80° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 06:00 | 37° | 13° | north-east | Daylight | 15h 04m | +80° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 07:00 | 39° | 12° | north-east | Daylight | 15h 04m | +80° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 08:00 | 42° | 12° | north-east | Daylight | 15h 04m | +80° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 09:00 | 44° | 10° | north | Daylight | 15h 04m | +80° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 10:00 | 46° | 7° | north | Daylight | 15h 04m | +80° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 11:00 | 47° | 4° | north | Daylight | 15h 04m | +80° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 12:00 | 47° | 360° | north | Daylight | 15h 04m | +80° 00′ |