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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Columbus, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
39.9625
Longitude:
-83.0061

Alcor Observation Details

Alcor

Alcor Daily Motion

Alcor is circumpolar, never setting below the horizon and always visible in the night sky from your location. However, it will change its position significantly, moving 70 degrees over time. You can find the best times to observe Alcor, when it reaches its highest elevation, in the annual motion section.
Alcor will be visible until October, 9, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.

Alcor Visibility Timetable on June 01

Alcor Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Alcor is always above the horizon
Moon Rise, 25.1% illuminated10:345°
Sunset20:5269°
Civil sunset21:2673°
Alcor transit22:1775°
Astrosession begin22:5374°
Alcor is always above the horizon
Moon Set01:2356°
Astrosession end04:0633°
Civil sunrise05:3322°
Sunrise06:0619°

Track Alcor Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time
Altitude
Azimuth
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Finder Chart for Alcor

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Object nameAlcor
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Alcor coordinates13.420413, 54.987958
Center coordinates13.420413, 54.987958

Alcor Passage Through Night

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Current position of Alcor

Time19:44
Latitude39.9625
Longitude-83.0061
Alcor elevation60°
Alcor Azimuth-46°
Here you can see the current position of the Alcor on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Alcor's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Alcor

Time
DateSun, 1 June 2025
Twighlight start22:48
Twighlight end04:01
Twighlight duration5h 13m
RiseAlcor is always up
SetAlcor is always up
Elevation at transit75°
Transit time22:14
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 13h 25m 13s", Dec: 54° 59' 16s
Magnitude4
ConstellationUrsa Major
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Alcor, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Alcor is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.