Where is Merak right now?
Merak is located in the constellation Ursa Major. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for Merak Tonight
The best available observing time for Merak during this observing period is around 04:28, at 23° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Best view.
Merak will become visible again around November 27 after moving far enough from the Sun. You can also see when Merak is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Merak Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Merak moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 33° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track Merak position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Merak
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Elevation | -33° |
| Direction | north (5°) |
| Right Ascension | 11h 01m |
| Declination | +56° 22′ |
| Magnitude | 2.34 |
Merak Passage Through Night
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Current position of Merak
| Time | 19:58 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -33° |
| Azimuth | 5° |
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.
Merak Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 12:00 | 12° | 328° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 14, 13:00 | 4° | 327° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 14, 14:00 | -5° | 327° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 15:00 | -13° | 329° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 16:00 | -20° | 332° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 17:00 | -26° | 338° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 18:00 | -31° | 346° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 19:00 | -33° | 356° | north | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 20:00 | -33° | 6° | north | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 21:00 | -31° | 15° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 22:00 | -26° | 23° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 23:00 | -19° | 28° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 15, 00:00 | -12° | 32° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 15, 01:00 | -3° | 33° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 15, 02:00 | 5° | 33° | north-east | Very low |
| Nov 15, 03:00 | 13° | 31° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 15, 04:00 | 20° | 27° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 15, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 23° | 25° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 15, 04:53 — Twilight end | 26° | 22° | north-east | Twilight |
| Nov 15, 05:00 | 27° | 21° | north-east | Twilight |
| Nov 15, 05:19 — Civil sunrise | 28° | 19° | north-east | Twilight |
| Nov 15, 05:42 — Sunrise | 30° | 16° | north-east | Twilight |
| Nov 15, 06:00 | 31° | 13° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 15, 07:00 | 33° | 4° | north | Daylight |
| Nov 15, 08:00 | 33° | 354° | north | Daylight |
| Nov 15, 09:00 | 30° | 345° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 15, 10:00 | 25° | 337° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 15, 11:00 | 19° | 332° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 15, 12:00 | 11° | 328° | north-west | Daylight |