ξ UMa Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is ξ UMa right now?
ξ UMa is located in the constellation Ursa Major. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
ξ UMa visibility on 2026-11-09
ξ UMa Visible from before midnight until sunrise
ξ UMa rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 1.8% illuminated  | 01:36 | 64° |
| ξ UMa transit | 03:39 | 82° |
| Moonset | 11:40 | 0° |
| ξ UMa set | 11:41 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:54 | -15° |
| ξ UMa rise | 19:32 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:37 | 53° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 01:09 | 59° |
| Civil sunrise | 01:41 | 66° |
| Sunrise | 02:11 | 71° |
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Star system description: ξ UMa
A double or multiple star system in Ursa Major.
Pair AB has a measured separation of 2.6″; a telescope may be needed to split it.
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: ξ UMa
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 11182+3132 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | ξ UMa |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 11h 18m 10s" |
| Declination (Dec) | 31° 31' 45s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 4.33 |
| Secondary magnitude | 4.80 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 2.6″ |
| Position angle | 135° |
| Discovery year | 1819 |
| Last observed | 2025 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | F9V+G9V |
| Number of observations | 1673 |
5 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of ξ UMa
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 | 4.33 | 4.80 | 2.6″ | 135° | 2025 |
| AC | 4.33 | 15.00 | 59.7″ | 331° | 2015 |
| AD | 2.14 | 18.75 | 511.4″ | 136° | 2012 |
| Ba,Bb | 4.40 | — | — | — | 1994 |
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
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ξ UMa Passage Through Night
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Current position of ξ UMa
| Time | 19:20 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -2° |
| Azimuth | 45° |
Here you can see the current position of ξ UMa 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 ξ UMa Visible Throughout the Year?
ξ UMa will remain visible until July 18, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Tue, 10 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:49 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:32 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 43m |
| Rise | 19:28 |
| Set | 11:33 |
| Elevation at transit | 82° |
| Transit time | 03:31 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 11h 18m 10s", Dec: 31° 31' 45s |
| Magnitude | 4 |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of ξ UMa, 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 ξ UMa is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when ξ UMa is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of ξ UMa
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 11h 18m 11s |
| Declination | 31° 31′ 45″ |
| Magnitude | 4.33 |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Elevation | -1.6° |
| Azimuth | 45.1° |