When Is Alkaid Visible During the Year?

See how Alkaid 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.

Alkaid will remain visible until October 6, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See Alkaid

Based on the amount of time Alkaid is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are February 2027, January 2027, March 2027.

Alkaid Visibility Throughout the Year

Alkaid visibility on 2026-09-07

Alkaid Visible from sunset until early morning

Alkaid rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Alkaid transit	13:51	78°
Moonset	14:56	73°
Sunset	17:27	50°
Civil sunset	17:55	45°
Twilight start	18:26	40°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	35°
Moonrise, 21% illuminated	23:21	3°
Alkaid set	23:59
Astronomical observing session ends	03:13	-1°
Alkaid rise	03:38
Twilight end	03:45	0°
Civil sunrise	04:17	3°
Sunrise	04:44	5°

Track Alkaid Position Throughout the Night

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

Alkaid Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date