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.
Where and When to Look for ξ UMa Tonight
The highest sampled position of ξ UMa is near 01:41: 66° above the horizon toward the east. Status: Twilight.
How ξ UMa Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, ξ UMa moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 80° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track ξ UMa position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of ξ UMa
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Elevation | -1° |
| Direction | north-east (46°) |
| Magnitude | 4.3 |
ξ UMa Passage Through Night
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Current position of ξ UMa
| Time | 19:28 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -1° |
| Azimuth | 46° |
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.
ξ UMa Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 8, 12:00 | -3° | 316° | north-west | Below horizon | 11h 18m | +31° 31′ |
| Nov 8, 13:00 | -10° | 327° | north-west | Below horizon | 11h 18m | +31° 31′ |
| Nov 8, 14:00 | -15° | 339° | north-west | Below horizon | 11h 18m | +31° 31′ |
| Nov 8, 15:00 | -18° | 352° | north | Below horizon | 11h 18m | +31° 31′ |
| Nov 8, 16:00 | -18° | 5° | north | Below horizon | 11h 18m | +31° 31′ |
| Nov 8, 17:00 | -16° | 18° | north-east | Below horizon | 11h 18m | +31° 31′ |
| Nov 8, 18:00 | -11° | 31° | north-east | Below horizon | 11h 18m | +31° 31′ |
| Nov 8, 19:00 | -4° | 42° | north-east | Below horizon | 11h 18m | +31° 31′ |
| Nov 8, 20:00 | 4° | 51° | north-east | Very low | 11h 18m | +31° 31′ |
| Nov 8, 21:00 | 13° | 60° | north-east | Visible | 11h 18m | +31° 31′ |
| Nov 8, 22:00 | 24° | 68° | north-east | Visible | 11h 18m | +31° 31′ |
| Nov 8, 23:00 | 35° | 76° | north-east | Visible | 11h 18m | +31° 31′ |
| Nov 9, 00:00 | 46° | 83° | east | Visible | 11h 18m | +31° 31′ |
| Nov 9, 00:37 — Astronomical night ends | 53° | 89° | east | Visible | 11h 18m | +31° 31′ |
| Nov 9, 01:00 | 58° | 93° | east | Visible | 11h 18m | +31° 31′ |
| Nov 9, 01:09 — Twilight end | 59° | 94° | east | Visible | 11h 18m | +31° 31′ |
| Nov 9, 01:41 — Civil sunrise | 66° | 101° | east | Twilight | 11h 18m | +31° 31′ |
| Nov 9, 02:00 | 69° | 106° | south-east | Twilight | 11h 18m | +31° 31′ |
| Nov 9, 02:11 — Sunrise | 71° | 110° | south-east | Twilight | 11h 18m | +31° 31′ |
| Nov 9, 03:00 | 79° | 137° | south-east | Daylight | 11h 18m | +31° 31′ |
| Nov 9, 04:00 | 80° | 213° | south-west | Daylight | 11h 18m | +31° 31′ |
| Nov 9, 05:00 | 71° | 251° | south-west | Daylight | 11h 18m | +31° 31′ |
| Nov 9, 06:00 | 60° | 265° | west | Daylight | 11h 18m | +31° 31′ |
| Nov 9, 07:00 | 48° | 275° | west | Daylight | 11h 18m | +31° 31′ |
| Nov 9, 08:00 | 37° | 283° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 18m | +31° 31′ |
| Nov 9, 09:00 | 26° | 291° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 18m | +31° 31′ |
| Nov 9, 10:00 | 15° | 299° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 18m | +31° 31′ |
| Nov 9, 11:00 | 6° | 307° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 18m | +31° 31′ |
| Nov 9, 12:00 | -3° | 317° | north-west | Below horizon | 11h 18m | +31° 31′ |