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This Earth map lets you select the observer’s location used to calculate the bearing and elevation of celestial objects. The selected point determines how the sky, rise and set times, and object positions are shown.
Your location: Columbus, United States
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Latitude:
39.9612
Longitude:
-82.9988

41 Dra Position and Visibility Tonight

18002+8000

Where is 41 Dra right now?

41 Dra is located in the constellation Draco. Although 41 Dra is currently 40° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 13:25 local time. At that moment, 41 Dra will be 47° above the horizon toward the north.
Open the interactive guide to 41 Dra’s position and path tonight

41 Dra visibility on 2026-11-05

41 Dra Visible all night

41 Dra rise and set timetable

TimeElevation
41 Dra is always above the horizon
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated 22:1330°
Moonset10:2550°
41 Dra transit10:3150°
Sunset12:2349°
Civil sunset12:5348°
Twilight start (−12°)13:2547°
Astronomical observing session begins13:5746°
41 Dra is always above the horizon
Astronomical observing session ends00:3431°
Twilight end (−12°)01:0632°
Civil sunrise01:3833°
Sunrise02:0834°

Track 41 Dra position throughout the night

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Star system description: 41 Dra

A double or multiple star system in Draco.

Pair AC (225.3″; magnitudes 5.70 and 8.34) 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: 41 Dra

PropertyValue
System identifierWDS 18002+8000
Bayer / Flamsteed designation41 Dra
ConstellationDraco
System typemultiple star system
Right ascension (RA)18h 00m 09s"
Declination (Dec)80° 00' 13s
ComponentAB
Primary magnitude5.70
Secondary magnitude6.00
Separation (arcseconds)18.6″
Position angle232°
Discovery year1782
Last observed2023
Spectral type (primary/secondary)F7V+F7V
Number of observations186

4 components are identified in WDS; this is not a count of resolved stars.

Components of 41 Dra

Each row is a separate WDS component pair. Measurements may come from different years.

ComponentPrimary magnitudeSecondary magnitudeSeparation (arcseconds)Position angleLast observed
AB5.706.0018.6″232°2023
Aa,Ab6.226.690.1″316°2012
AC (binoculars)5.708.34225.3″129°2017

Notes

  • V: Proper motion indicates 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 41 Dra

Field of view 5.0°

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41 Dra Passage Through Night

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Current position of 41 Dra

Time04:51
Latitude39.9612
Longitude-82.9988
Elevation40°
Azimuth13°
Here you can see the current position of 41 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 41 Dra Visible Throughout the Year?

41 Dra will be visible throughout the entire year. Its position changes by about 20°. Use the annual motion section to find when 41 Dra reaches its highest elevation. Time
DateFri, 6 November 2026
Astronomical observing session begins13:53
Astronomical observing session ends00:28
Astronomical observing duration11h 35m
Rise18002+8000 is always up
Set18002+8000 is always up
Elevation at transit50°
Transit time10:27
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 18h 00m 09s", Dec: 80° 00' 13s
Magnitude6
ConstellationDraco
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of 41 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 41 Dra is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of 41 Dra

Coordinates and Visibility

Right Ascension18h 00m 09s
Declination80° 00′ 14″
Magnitude5.7
ConstellationDraco
Elevation40.1°
Azimuth13.1°