Dubhe Observation Details
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 be visible until August, 15, 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 May 08
Dubhe Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Dubhe is always above the horizon | ||
| Moon Rise, 80.5% illuminated | 16:02 | 36° |
| Sunset | 20:26 | 64° |
| Civil sunset | 20:56 | 65° |
| Dubhe transit | 21:30 | 66° |
| Astrosession begin | 22:09 | 65° |
| Dubhe is always above the horizon | ||
| Moon Set | 04:31 | 26° |
| Astrosession end | 04:45 | 25° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:58 | 18° |
| Sunrise | 06:29 | 16° |
Track Dubhe Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for Dubhe
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| Object name | Dubhe |
| Field of view | |
| 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 | 12:09 |
| Latitude | 37.751 |
| Longitude | -97.822 |
| Dubhe elevation | 14° |
| Dubhe Azimuth | -18° |
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 | Thu, 8 May 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 22:04 |
| Twighlight end | 04:40 |
| Twighlight duration | 7h 36m |
| Rise | Dubhe is always up |
| Set | Dubhe is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 66° |
| Transit time | 21:26 |
| Equatorial coordinates | 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.