Dubhe Observation Details
Dubhe Daily Motion
Dubhe will be visible until January, 1, 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.
Dubhe Visibility Timetable on December 21
Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Astrosession begin | 19:17 | -23° |
| Dubhe rise | 22:59 | |
| Moon Rise, 59.2% illuminated | 23:21 | 3° |
| Astrosession end | 04:39 | 28° |
| Dubhe transit | 04:58 | 28° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:32 | 28° |
| Sunrise | 05:56 | 27° |
| Dubhe set | 10:57 | |
| Moon Set | 11:41 | -5° |
Track Dubhe Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for Dubhe
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| Object name | Dubhe |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| Dubhe coordinates | 11.062155, 61.75103299999999 |
| Center coordinates | 11.062155, 61.75103299999999 |
Dubhe Passage Through Night
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Current position of Dubhe
| Time | 15:42 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Dubhe elevation | -26° |
| Dubhe Azimuth | 10° |
Here you can see the current position of the Dubhe on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Dubhe's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of Dubhe
| Date | Sun, 22 December 2024 |
| Twighlight start | 19:14 |
| Twighlight end | 04:35 |
| Twighlight duration | 9h 21m |
| Rise | 22:59 |
| Set | 10:57 |
| Elevation at transit | 28° |
| Transit time | 04:58 |
| Equatorial coordinate | RA: 11h 03m 43s", Dec: 61° 45' 03s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Dubhe, 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 Dubhe 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 Dubhe 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.