Merak Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Merak right now?
Merak is located in the constellation Ursa Major. Although Merak is currently 60° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, Merak will be 21° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, Merak will be 21° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Merak visibility on 2026-09-07
Merak Visible all night
Merak rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Merak is always above the horizon | ||
| Merak transit | 11:05 | 71° |
| Moonset | 14:56 | 48° |
| Sunset | 17:27 | 27° |
| Civil sunset | 17:55 | 24° |
| Twilight start | 18:26 | 21° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | 17° |
| Merak is always above the horizon | ||
Moonrise, 21% illuminated  | 23:21 | 4° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:13 | 18° |
| Twilight end | 03:45 | 21° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:17 | 25° |
| Sunrise | 04:44 | 28° |
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 | 13:29 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 60° |
| Azimuth | 320° |
Here you can see the current position of Merak 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.
When Is Merak Visible Throughout the Year?
Merak will become visible again around September 23 after moving far enough from the Sun.
| Date | Mon, 7 September 2026 |
| Twilight start | 18:54 |
| Twilight end | 03:07 |
| Twilight duration | 8h 13m |
| Rise | Merak is always up |
| Set | Merak is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 71° |
| Transit time | 11:02 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 11h 01m 50s", Dec: 56° 22' 56s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Merak, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when Merak is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Merak is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Merak
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 11h 01m 50s |
| Declination | 56° 22′ 57″ |
| Magnitude | 2.34 |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Elevation | 59.5° |
| Azimuth | 320.2° |
| Spectral type | A1V |