Where is Alkaid right now?
Alkaid is located in the constellation Ursa Major. Although Alkaid is currently 50° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 17:15 local time. At that moment, Alkaid will be 22° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 17:15 local time. At that moment, Alkaid will be 22° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Where and When to Look for Alkaid Tonight
The best available observing time for Alkaid during this observing period is around 03:55, at 21° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Best view.
Alkaid will become visible again around October 31 after moving far enough from the Sun. You can also see when Alkaid is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Alkaid Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Alkaid moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 77° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track Alkaid position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Alkaid
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Elevation | 22° |
| Direction | north-west (316°) |
| Right Ascension | 13h 47m |
| Declination | +49° 18′ |
| Magnitude | 1.85 |
Alkaid Passage Through Night
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Current position of Alkaid
| Time | 17:15 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 22° |
| Azimuth | 316° |
Here you can see the current position of Alkaid on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.
Alkaid Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 12:00 | 72° | 317° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 13:00 | 63° | 307° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 14:00 | 53° | 305° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 15:00 | 43° | 306° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 16:00 | 34° | 310° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 17:00 | 25° | 314° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 24, 18:00 | 17° | 320° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 24, 19:00 | 9° | 327° | north-west | Very low |
| Oct 24, 20:00 | 4° | 335° | north-west | Very low |
| Oct 24, 21:00 | -1° | 344° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 22:00 | -3° | 353° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 23:00 | -3° | 3° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 25, 00:00 | -2° | 13° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 25, 01:00 | 2° | 22° | north-east | Very low |
| Oct 25, 02:00 | 7° | 30° | north-east | Very low |
| Oct 25, 03:00 | 14° | 38° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 25, 03:58 — Astronomical night ends | 22° | 44° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 25, 04:00 | 22° | 44° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 25, 04:28 — Twilight end | 26° | 46° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 25, 04:58 — Civil sunrise | 30° | 49° | north-east | Twilight |
| Oct 25, 05:00 | 30° | 49° | north-east | Twilight |
| Oct 25, 05:26 — Sunrise | 35° | 51° | north-east | Twilight |
| Oct 25, 06:00 | 40° | 53° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 07:00 | 49° | 55° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 08:00 | 59° | 54° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 09:00 | 69° | 48° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 10:00 | 76° | 27° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 11:00 | 77° | 344° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 12:00 | 71° | 316° | north-west | Daylight |