Where is Alkaid right now?
Alkaid is located in the constellation Ursa Major. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for Alkaid Tonight
The best available observing time for Alkaid during this observing period is around 04:30, at 3° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Very low.
Alkaid will become visible again around December 22 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 41° toward the north, 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 | -31° |
| Direction | north-west (332°) |
| Right Ascension | 13h 47m |
| Declination | +49° 18′ |
| Magnitude | 1.85 |
Alkaid Passage Through Night
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Current position of Alkaid
| Time | 19:40 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -31° |
| Azimuth | 332° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 12:00 | 36° | 339° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 14, 13:00 | 29° | 330° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 14, 14:00 | 21° | 324° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 14, 15:00 | 12° | 321° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 14, 16:00 | 2° | 319° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 14, 17:00 | -8° | 320° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 18:00 | -17° | 323° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 19:00 | -26° | 327° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 20:00 | -33° | 335° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 21:00 | -38° | 345° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 22:00 | -41° | 358° | north | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 23:00 | -40° | 10° | north | Below horizon |
| Nov 15, 00:00 | -35° | 21° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 15, 01:00 | -29° | 30° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 15, 02:00 | -21° | 36° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 15, 03:00 | -11° | 39° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 15, 04:00 | -2° | 41° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 15, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 3° | 41° | north-east | Very low |
| Nov 15, 04:53 — Twilight end | 7° | 40° | north-east | Very low |
| Nov 15, 05:00 | 8° | 40° | north-east | Very low |
| Nov 15, 05:19 — Civil sunrise | 11° | 39° | north-east | Twilight |
| Nov 15, 05:42 — Sunrise | 15° | 38° | north-east | Twilight |
| Nov 15, 06:00 | 17° | 37° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 15, 07:00 | 26° | 32° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 15, 08:00 | 33° | 25° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 15, 09:00 | 38° | 14° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 15, 10:00 | 41° | 2° | north | Daylight |
| Nov 15, 11:00 | 39° | 349° | north | Daylight |
| Nov 15, 12:00 | 35° | 338° | north-west | Daylight |