μ Dra Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is μ Dra right now?
μ Dra is located in the constellation Draco. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 10° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 5.66.
μ Dra visibility on 2026-11-05
μ Dra Visible all night
μ Dra rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| μ Dra is always above the horizon | ||
Moonrise, 27.3% illuminated  | 21:13 | 5° |
| μ Dra transit | 09:41 | 75° |
| Moonset | 10:02 | 75° |
| Sunset | 12:24 | 59° |
| Civil sunset | 12:54 | 55° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 13:26 | 50° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:58 | 46° |
| μ Dra is always above the horizon | ||
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:33 | 12° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 01:05 | 14° |
| Civil sunrise | 01:37 | 17° |
| Sunrise | 02:07 | 20° |
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Star system description: μ Dra
A double or multiple star system in Draco.
Pair AB has a measured separation of 2.8″; 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: μ Dra
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| System identifier | WDS 17053+5428 |
| Bayer / Flamsteed designation | μ Dra |
| Constellation | Draco |
| System type | multiple star system |
| Right ascension (RA) | 17h 05m 20s" |
| Declination (Dec) | 54° 28' 14s |
| Component | AB |
| Primary magnitude | 5.66 |
| Secondary magnitude | 5.69 |
| Separation (arcseconds) | 2.8″ |
| Position angle | 354° |
| Discovery year | 1779 |
| Last observed | 2025 |
| Spectral type (primary/secondary) | F7V |
| Number of observations | 841 |
3 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.
Components of μ Dra
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 | 5.66 | 5.69 | 2.8″ | 354° | 2025 |
| AC | 5.66 | 13.70 | 12.2″ | 174° | 2016 |
| BC | 5.69 | 13.70 | 11″ | 179° | 2020 |
Notes
- T: Matching parallax and similar proper motion indicate a physical pair.
Data source: Washington Double Star (WDS) Catalog. Maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory; thanks to the WDS team.
Finder Chart for μ Dra
μ Dra Passage Through Night
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Current position of μ Dra
| Time | 00:07 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 10° |
| Azimuth | 21° |
Here you can see the current position of μ Dra 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 μ Dra Visible Throughout the Year?
μ Dra will be visible throughout the entire year. Its position changes by about 71°. Use the annual motion section to find when μ Dra reaches its highest elevation.
| Date | Fri, 6 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:53 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:28 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 35m |
| Rise | 17053+5428 is always up |
| Set | 17053+5428 is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 75° |
| Transit time | 09:33 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 17h 05m 20s", Dec: 54° 28' 14s |
| Magnitude | 6 |
| Constellation | Draco |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of μ Dra, 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 μ Dra is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when μ Dra is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of μ Dra
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 17h 05m 20s |
| Declination | 54° 28′ 14″ |
| Magnitude | 5.66 |
| Constellation | Draco |
| Elevation | 9.7° |
| Azimuth | 20.9° |