When Is Alioth Visible During the Year?

See how Alioth visibility changes through the year from your location. The graph shows its seasonal observing windows, while the table gives rise, transit and set times for selected dates.

Alioth will remain visible until September 21, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See Alioth

Based on the amount of time Alioth is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are December 2026, January 2027, November 2026.

Alioth Visibility Throughout the Year

Alioth visibility on 2026-09-07

Alioth Visible all night

Alioth rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Alioth is always above the horizon
Alioth transit	12:57	71°
Moonset	14:56	63°
Sunset	17:27	42°
Civil sunset	17:55	38°
Twilight start	18:26	34°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	30°
Alioth is always above the horizon
Moonrise, 21% illuminated	23:21	5°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:13	8°
Twilight end	03:45	10°
Civil sunrise	04:17	13°
Sunrise	04:44	15°

Track Alioth Position Throughout the Night

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Shift the map to change the time and observe Alioth changing position in the night sky.

Alioth Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date