Merak Observation Details
Merak Daily Motion
Merak 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 67 degrees over time. You can find the best times to observe Merak, when it reaches its highest elevation, in the annual motion section.Merak will be visible until August, 9, 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.
Merak Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Merak is always above the horizon | ||
| Sunset | 17:09 | 10° |
| Civil sunset | 17:40 | 9° |
| Astrosession begin | 03:00 | 45° |
| Merak is always above the horizon | ||
| Astrosession end | 06:23 | 71° |
| Civil sunrise | 06:57 | 73° |
| Merak transit | 07:22 | 74° |
| Sunrise | 07:28 | 74° |
Track Merak Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for Merak
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| Object name | Merak |
| Field of view | |
| Limiting magnitude | |
| 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 | 03:00 |
| Latitude | 39.9625 |
| Longitude | -83.0061 |
| Merak elevation | 45° |
| Merak Azimuth | -46° |
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
| Date | Sun, 24 November 2024 |
| Twighlight start | 18:41 |
| Twighlight end | 05:46 |
| Twighlight duration | 11h 5m |
| Rise | Merak is always up |
| Set | Merak is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 74° |
| Transit time | 07:18 |
| Equatorial coordinate | RA: 11h 01m 50s, Dec: 56° 22' 56" |
| 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.
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.