Intercrus Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Intercrus right now?
Intercrus is located in the constellation Ursa Major. Although Intercrus is currently 59° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Intercrus visibility on 2026-11-05
Intercrus Visible from before midnight until sunrise
Intercrus rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated  | 22:13 | 49° |
| Intercrus transit | 02:01 | 84° |
| Moonset | 10:25 | 8° |
| Intercrus set | 11:55 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 | -4° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:34 | 74° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 01:06 | 79° |
| Civil sunrise | 01:38 | 83° |
| Sunrise | 02:08 | 84° |
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Star system description: Intercrus
A double or multiple star system in Ursa Major.
Pair AB (69.7″; magnitudes 5.50 and 7.80) is the binocular candidate in the catalog model. Actual resolution depends on magnification and stability.
The diagram uses the latest WDS measurements; north is up and east is right. Measurements may be from different years. Unconnected groups are arranged separately; close pairs may merge, and pairs without reliable geometry are omitted.
Technical details: Intercrus
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 09287+4536 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | 41 Lyn |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 09h 28m 40s" |
| Declination (Dec) | 45° 36' 06s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 5.50 |
| Secondary magnitude | 7.80 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 69.7″ |
| Position angle | 160° |
| Discovery year | 1800 |
| Last observed | 2017 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | K0III-IV |
| Number of observations | 50 |
3 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of Intercrus
Each row is a separate WDS component pair. Measurements may come from different years.
| Component | Primary magnitude | Secondary magnitude | Separation (arcseconds) | Position angle | Last observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB (binoculars) | 5.50 | 7.80 | 69.7″ | 160° | 2017 |
| AC | 5.50 | 10.93 | 83.7″ | 73° | 2015 |
| BC | 7.74 | 10.75 | 106.8″ | 33° | 2016 |
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
Finder Chart for Intercrus
Intercrus Passage Through Night
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Current position of Intercrus
| Time | 04:51 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 59° |
| Azimuth | 295° |
Here you can see the current position of Intercrus 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.
When Is Intercrus Visible Throughout the Year?
Intercrus will remain visible until June 29, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Fri, 6 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:53 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:28 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 35m |
| Rise | 16:04 |
| Set | 11:51 |
| Elevation at transit | 84° |
| Transit time | 01:57 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 09h 28m 40s", Dec: 45° 36' 06s |
| Magnitude | 6 |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Intercrus, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when Intercrus is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Intercrus is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Intercrus
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 09h 28m 40s |
| Declination | 45° 36′ 07″ |
| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Elevation | 58.6° |
| Azimuth | 294.6° |