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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Dubhe Observation Details

Dubhe

Dubhe Daily Motion

Dubhe is circumpolar, never setting below the horizon and always visible in the night sky from your location. However, it will change its position significantly, moving 56 degrees over time. You can find the best times to observe Dubhe, when it reaches its highest elevation, in the annual motion section.
Dubhe will become visible in September, 19. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from September, 19, Dubhe can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.

Dubhe Visibility Timetable on September 08

Dubhe Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Dubhe is always above the horizon
Dubhe transit11:0266°
Sunset17:2530°
Moon Rise, 99.8% illuminated17:3329°
Civil sunset17:5327°
Astrosession begin18:5621°
Dubhe is always above the horizon
Astrosession end03:1422°
Civil sunrise04:1828°
Sunrise04:4531°
Moon Set05:4638°

Track Dubhe Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time
Altitude
Azimuth
Shift the map to change the time and observe Dubhe changing position in the night sky.

Where is Dubhe right now?

Dubhe is located in the constellation Ursa Major, at right ascension 11h 03m 43s" and declination 61° 45' 03s. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 65 degrees, Dubhe is not visible because it is daytime.

Finder Chart for Dubhe

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Object nameDubhe
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Dubhe coordinates11.062155, 61.75103299999999
Center coordinates11.062155, 61.75103299999999

Dubhe Passage Through Night

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Current position of Dubhe

Time10:34
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Dubhe elevation65°
Dubhe Azimuth-8°
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

Time
DateMon, 8 September 2025
Twighlight start18:52
Twighlight end03:08
Twighlight duration8h 16m
RiseDubhe is always up
SetDubhe is always up
Elevation at transit66°
Transit time10:59
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 11h 03m 43s", Dec: 61° 45' 03s
Magnitude2
ConstellationUrsa 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.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Dubhe

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension11.062155°
Declination61.75103299999999°
Magnitude1.81
ConstellationUrsa Major
Elevation65.2°
Azimuth-7.9°