Kochab Observation Details
Kochab Daily Motion
Kochab 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 32 degrees over time. You can find the best times to observe Kochab, when it reaches its highest elevation, in the annual motion section.Kochab will be visible throughout the entire year. However, it will change its position significantly, moving 32 degrees over time. You can find the best times to observe Kochab, when it reaches its highest elevation, in the annual motion section.
Kochab Visibility Timetable on May 10
Kochab Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Kochab is always above the horizon | ||
| Moon Rise, 93.2% illuminated | 17:59 | 34° |
| Sunset | 20:33 | 44° |
| Civil sunset | 21:05 | 46° |
| Astrosession begin | 22:22 | 51° |
| Kochab is always above the horizon | ||
| Kochab transit | 01:09 | 56° |
| Astrosession end | 04:33 | 49° |
| Moon Set | 05:05 | 46° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:51 | 43° |
| Sunrise | 06:22 | 41° |
Track Kochab Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for Kochab
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| Object name | Kochab |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| Kochab coordinates | 14.845104999999998, 74.155505 |
| Center coordinates | 14.845104999999998, 74.155505 |
Kochab Passage Through Night
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Current position of Kochab
| Time | 22:09 |
| Latitude | 39.9625 |
| Longitude | -83.0061 |
| Kochab elevation | 50° |
| Kochab Azimuth | -18° |
Here you can see the current position of the Kochab on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Kochab's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of Kochab
| Date | Sun, 11 May 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 22:23 |
| Twighlight end | 04:31 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 7m |
| Rise | Kochab is always up |
| Set | Kochab is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 56° |
| Transit time | 01:05 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 14h 50m 42s", Dec: 74° 09' 19s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Ursa Minor |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Kochab, 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 Kochab 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 Kochab 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.