Alioth Observation Details
Alioth Daily Motion
Alioth will rise at 00:49, during twilight, and will ascend to 30° by the time twilight ends at 05:06.Alioth will be visible until July, 18, 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.
Alioth Visibility Timetable on December 21
Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Astrosession begin | 19:17 | -34° |
| Moon Rise, 59.2% illuminated | 23:21 | -12° |
| Alioth rise | 00:49 | |
| Astrosession end | 04:39 | 28° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:32 | 32° |
| Sunrise | 05:56 | 33° |
| Alioth transit | 06:48 | 34° |
| Moon Set | 11:41 | 9° |
Track Alioth Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for Alioth
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| Object name | Alioth |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| Alioth coordinates | 12.900472, 55.959821 |
| Center coordinates | 12.900472, 55.959821 |
Alioth Passage Through Night
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Current position of Alioth
| Time | 16:00 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Alioth elevation | -24° |
| Alioth Azimuth | 25° |
Here you can see the current position of the Alioth on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Alioth's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of Alioth
| Date | Sun, 22 December 2024 |
| Twighlight start | 19:14 |
| Twighlight end | 04:35 |
| Twighlight duration | 9h 21m |
| Rise | 00:49 |
| Set | 12:47 |
| Elevation at transit | 34° |
| Transit time | 06:48 |
| Equatorial coordinate | RA: 12h 54m 01s", Dec: 55° 57' 35s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Alioth, 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 Alioth 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.
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 Alioth 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.