Merak Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Merak right now?
Merak is located in the constellation Ursa Major. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 29 degrees toward the northeast from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 2.34.
Twilight begins at 03:31 local time, and at that moment, Merak will appear at an altitude of 29 degrees toward the northeast.
Twilight begins at 03:31 local time, and at that moment, Merak will appear at an altitude of 29 degrees toward the northeast.
Merak Visibility on April 04
Merak is Not visible tonight
Merak Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Merak is always above the horizon | ||
| Sunset | 17:31 | 48° |
| Civil sunset | 17:58 | 52° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:02 | 60° |
| Merak is always above the horizon | ||
Moon Rise, 96.3% illuminated  | 19:34 | 64° |
| Merak transit | 21:19 | 71° |
| Astrosession end | 03:19 | 30° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:22 | 23° |
| Sunrise | 04:49 | 19° |
| Moon Set | 05:48 | 14° |
Track Merak Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for Merak
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| Object name | Merak |
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| Merak coordinates | 11.030677, 56.382427 |
| Center coordinates | 11.030677, 56.382427 |
Merak Passage Through Night
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Current position of Merak
| Time | 03:31 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Merak elevation | 29° |
| Merak Azimuth | 39° |
Here you can see the current position of the Merak on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Merak's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of Merak
Merak will be visible until August, 6, 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.
| Date | Sun, 5 April 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 18:58 |
| Twighlight end | 03:12 |
| Twighlight duration | 8h 14m |
| Rise | Merak is always up |
| Set | Merak is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 71° |
| Transit time | 21:15 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 11h 01m 50s", Dec: 56° 22' 56s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Merak, 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 Merak 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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
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 Merak 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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Merak
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 11.030677° |
| Declination | 56.382427° |
| Magnitude | 2.34 |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Elevation | 28.7° |
| Azimuth | 39.1° |