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Observation Settings

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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

Alkaid Observation Details

Alkaid

Alkaid Daily Motion


Alkaid will be visible until October, 10, 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.

Alkaid Visibility Timetable on May 29

Alkaid Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 2.8% illuminated07:0113°
Sunset20:5067°
Civil sunset21:2372°
Astrosession begin22:4981°
Alkaid transit22:5281°
Moon Set23:1880°
Astrosession end04:0935°
Civil sunrise05:3423°
Sunrise06:0819°
Alkaid set09:58
Alkaid rise11:41

Track Alkaid Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time
Altitude
Azimuth
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Finder Chart for Alkaid

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Object nameAlkaid
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Alkaid coordinates13.792354000000001, 49.313265
Center coordinates13.792354000000001, 49.313265

Alkaid Passage Through Night

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Current position of Alkaid

Time17:11
Latitude39.9625
Longitude-83.0061
Alkaid elevation32°
Alkaid Azimuth-50°
Here you can see the current position of the Alkaid on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Alkaid's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Alkaid

Time
DateThu, 29 May 2025
Twighlight start22:44
Twighlight end04:04
Twighlight duration5h 19m
Rise11:41
Set09:54
Elevation at transit81°
Transit time22:48
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 13h 47m 32s", Dec: 49° 18' 47s
Magnitude2
ConstellationUrsa Major
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Alkaid, 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 Alkaid 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.