Where is Kochab right now?
Kochab is located in the constellation Ursa Minor. Although Kochab is currently 48° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 13:24 local time. At that moment, Kochab will be 38° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 13:24 local time. At that moment, Kochab will be 38° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Where and When to Look for Kochab Tonight
The best available observing time for Kochab during this observing period is around 00:34, at 35° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Best view.
Kochab will be visible throughout the entire year. Its position changes by about 32°. Use the annual motion section to find when Kochab reaches its highest elevation. You can also see when Kochab is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Kochab Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Kochab moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 56° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track Kochab position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Kochab
| Constellation | Ursa Minor |
| Elevation | 38° |
| Direction | north-west (340°) |
| Right Ascension | 14h 50m |
| Declination | +74° 09′ |
| Magnitude | 2.07 |
Kochab Passage Through Night
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Current position of Kochab
| Time | 13:24 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 38° |
| Azimuth | 340° |
Here you can see the current position of Kochab 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.
Kochab Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 12:00 | 43° | 339° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 6, 13:00 | 39° | 339° | north-west | Twilight |
| Nov 6, 14:00 | 35° | 341° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 6, 15:00 | 32° | 343° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 6, 16:00 | 29° | 346° | north-west | Visible |
| Nov 6, 17:00 | 26° | 350° | north | Visible |
| Nov 6, 18:00 | 25° | 354° | north | Visible |
| Nov 6, 19:00 | 24° | 359° | north | Visible |
| Nov 6, 20:00 | 24° | 3° | north | Visible |
| Nov 6, 21:00 | 25° | 8° | north | Visible |
| Nov 6, 22:00 | 27° | 12° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 6, 23:00 | 30° | 15° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 7, 00:00 | 33° | 18° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 7, 00:35 — Astronomical night ends | 36° | 19° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 7, 01:00 | 37° | 20° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 7, 01:07 — Twilight end | 38° | 20° | north-east | Twilight |
| Nov 7, 01:39 — Civil sunrise | 40° | 21° | north-east | Twilight |
| Nov 7, 02:00 | 41° | 21° | north-east | Twilight |
| Nov 7, 02:09 — Sunrise | 42° | 21° | north-east | Twilight |
| Nov 7, 03:00 | 45° | 20° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 7, 04:00 | 49° | 18° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 7, 05:00 | 52° | 14° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 7, 06:00 | 55° | 9° | north | Daylight |
| Nov 7, 07:00 | 56° | 2° | north | Daylight |
| Nov 7, 08:00 | 55° | 355° | north | Daylight |
| Nov 7, 09:00 | 54° | 348° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 7, 10:00 | 51° | 343° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 7, 11:00 | 47° | 340° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 7, 12:00 | 43° | 339° | north-west | Daylight |