Where is Dubhe right now?
Dubhe is located in the constellation Ursa Major. Although Dubhe is currently 49° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:13 local time. At that moment, Dubhe will be 22° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 18:13 local time. At that moment, Dubhe will be 22° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Track Dubhe position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Dubhe Tonight
The best observable position of Dubhe is near 04:23: 31° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Best view.
Dubhe will become visible again around September 19 after moving far enough from the Sun. 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 observing period, Dubhe moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 31° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Dubhe
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Elevation | 22° |
| Direction | north-west (332°) |
| Right Ascension | 11h 03m |
| Declination | +61° 45′ |
| Magnitude | 1.81 |
Dubhe Passage Through Night
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Current position of Dubhe
| Time | 18:13 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 22° |
| Azimuth | 332° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 12:00 | 62° | 339° | north-west | Daylight |
| Sep 14, 13:00 | 57° | 329° | north-west | Daylight |
| Sep 14, 14:00 | 50° | 325° | north-west | Daylight |
| Sep 14, 15:00 | 43° | 323° | north-west | Daylight |
| Sep 14, 16:00 | 36° | 325° | north-west | Daylight |
| Sep 14, 17:00 | 30° | 327° | north-west | Daylight |
| Sep 14, 18:00 | 23° | 331° | north-west | Twilight |
| Sep 14, 19:00 | 18° | 336° | north-west | Visible |
| Sep 14, 20:00 | 14° | 342° | north-west | Visible |
| Sep 14, 21:00 | 11° | 349° | north | Visible |
| Sep 14, 22:00 | 9° | 356° | north | Very low |
| Sep 14, 23:00 | 9° | 3° | north | Very low |
| Sep 15, 00:00 | 11° | 10° | north | Visible |
| Sep 15, 01:00 | 13° | 17° | north-east | Visible |
| Sep 15, 02:00 | 17° | 23° | north-east | Visible |
| Sep 15, 03:00 | 23° | 28° | north-east | Visible |
| Sep 15, 03:21 — Astronomical night ends | 25° | 30° | north-east | Visible |
| Sep 15, 03:53 — Twilight end | 28° | 32° | north-east | Twilight |
| Sep 15, 04:00 | 29° | 32° | north-east | Twilight |
| Sep 15, 04:23 — Civil sunrise | 31° | 34° | north-east | Twilight |
| Sep 15, 04:51 — Sunrise | 34° | 35° | north-east | Twilight |
| Sep 15, 05:00 | 35° | 35° | north-east | Daylight |
| Sep 15, 06:00 | 42° | 37° | north-east | Daylight |
| Sep 15, 07:00 | 49° | 36° | north-east | Daylight |
| Sep 15, 08:00 | 56° | 32° | north-east | Daylight |
| Sep 15, 09:00 | 62° | 23° | north-east | Daylight |
| Sep 15, 10:00 | 65° | 9° | north | Daylight |
| Sep 15, 11:00 | 65° | 352° | north | Daylight |
| Sep 15, 12:00 | 62° | 338° | north-west | Daylight |