Where is Dubhe right now?
Dubhe 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 Dubhe Tonight
The best available observing time for Dubhe during this observing period is around 04:28, at 20° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Best view.
Dubhe will remain visible until August 23, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Dubhe is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Dubhe Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Dubhe moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 28° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track Dubhe position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Dubhe
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Elevation | -28° |
| Direction | north (4°) |
| Right Ascension | 11h 03m |
| Declination | +61° 45′ |
| Magnitude | 1.81 |
Dubhe Passage Through Night
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Current position of Dubhe
| Time | 19:58 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -28° |
| Azimuth | 4° |
Here you can see the current position of Dubhe 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.
Dubhe Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 12:00 | 10° | 334° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 14, 13:00 | 3° | 332° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 14, 14:00 | -4° | 332° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 15:00 | -11° | 334° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 16:00 | -17° | 337° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 17:00 | -22° | 342° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 18:00 | -26° | 349° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 19:00 | -28° | 356° | north | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 20:00 | -28° | 4° | north | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 21:00 | -26° | 12° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 22:00 | -22° | 18° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 23:00 | -17° | 23° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 15, 00:00 | -10° | 27° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 15, 01:00 | -3° | 28° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 15, 02:00 | 4° | 28° | north-east | Very low |
| Nov 15, 03:00 | 11° | 26° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 15, 04:00 | 17° | 23° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 15, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 20° | 21° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 15, 04:53 — Twilight end | 22° | 18° | north-east | Twilight |
| Nov 15, 05:00 | 22° | 18° | north-east | Twilight |
| Nov 15, 05:19 — Civil sunrise | 24° | 16° | north-east | Twilight |
| Nov 15, 05:42 — Sunrise | 25° | 13° | north-east | Twilight |
| Nov 15, 06:00 | 26° | 11° | north | Daylight |
| Nov 15, 07:00 | 28° | 4° | north | Daylight |
| Nov 15, 08:00 | 28° | 355° | north | Daylight |
| Nov 15, 09:00 | 26° | 348° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 15, 10:00 | 22° | 341° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 15, 11:00 | 16° | 337° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 15, 12:00 | 10° | 333° | north-west | Daylight |