57 UMa Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is 57 UMa right now?
57 UMa is located in the constellation Ursa Major. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 12° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 5.35.
57 UMa visibility on 2026-11-06
57 UMa Visible from sunset until evening
57 UMa rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated  | 22:13 | 26° |
| 57 UMa transit | 04:01 | 89° |
| Moonset | 10:25 | 20° |
| Sunset | 12:23 | 3° |
| Civil sunset | 12:53 | 0° |
| 57 UMa set | 12:53 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 | -6° |
| 57 UMa rise | 19:05 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:34 | 51° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 01:06 | 57° |
| Civil sunrise | 01:38 | 63° |
| Sunrise | 02:08 | 69° |
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Star system description: 57 UMa
A double or multiple star system in Ursa Major.
Pair AD (344″; magnitudes 5.36 and 7.73) 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: 57 UMa
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 11291+3920 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | 57 UMa |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 11h 29m 04s" |
| Declination (Dec) | 39° 20' 13s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 5.35 |
| Secondary magnitude | 10.67 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 5.5″ |
| Position angle | 354° |
| Discovery year | 1825 |
| Last observed | 2019 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | A2V |
| Number of observations | 168 |
7 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of 57 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 | 5.35 | 10.67 | 5.5″ | 354° | 2019 |
| AC | 5.36 | 12.12 | 220.2″ | 11° | 2013 |
| AD (binoculars) | 5.36 | 7.73 | 344″ | 252° | 2013 |
| AG | 5.36 | 12.29 | 330.2″ | 204° | 2013 |
| DE | 7.73 | 10.43 | 99.3″ | 184° | 2015 |
| DF | 7.73 | 11.56 | 129.6″ | 168° | 2015 |
| EF | 10.43 | 11.56 | 43.7″ | 129° | 2016 |
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
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57 UMa Passage Through Night
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Current position of 57 UMa
| Time | 20:43 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 12° |
| Azimuth | 48° |
Here you can see the current position of 57 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 57 UMa Visible Throughout the Year?
57 UMa will remain visible until July 30, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sat, 7 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:52 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:29 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 37m |
| Rise | 19:01 |
| Set | 12:45 |
| Elevation at transit | 89° |
| Transit time | 03:53 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 11h 29m 04s", Dec: 39° 20' 13s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of 57 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 57 UMa is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when 57 UMa is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of 57 UMa
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 11h 29m 04s |
| Declination | 39° 20′ 13″ |
| Magnitude | 5.35 |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Elevation | 12.4° |
| Azimuth | 48.5° |