Alkaid Observation Details
Alkaid Daily Motion
Alkaid will reach its transit before twilight, at 17:23. By the onset of twilight at 21:08, it will be at elevation, and it will set before sunrise, at 04:04.Alkaid will be visible until October, 8, 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 August 15
Alkaid Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Alkaid transit | 17:23 | 80° |
| Sunset | 20:04 | 60° |
| Civil sunset | 20:34 | 55° |
| Astrosession begin | 21:45 | 43° |
| Moon Rise, 62.7% illuminated | 22:51 | 33° |
| Alkaid set | 04:04 | |
| Astrosession end | 04:43 | -1° |
| Alkaid rise | 06:38 | |
| Moon Set | 13:37 | 50° |
Track Alkaid Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for Alkaid
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| Object name | Alkaid |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| Alkaid coordinates | 13.792354000000001, 49.313265 |
| Center coordinates | 13.792354000000001, 49.313265 |
Alkaid Passage Through Night
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Current position of Alkaid
| Time | 16:22 |
| Latitude | 39.0469 |
| Longitude | -77.4903 |
| Alkaid elevation | 75° |
| Alkaid Azimuth | -41° |
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
| Date | Fri, 15 August 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 21:41 |
| Twighlight end | 04:37 |
| Twighlight duration | 7h 56m |
| Rise | 06:38 |
| Set | 04:00 |
| Elevation at transit | 80° |
| Transit time | 17:19 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 13h 47m 32s", Dec: 49° 18' 47s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Ursa 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.
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.