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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Mirzam Observation Details

Mirzam

Mirzam Daily Motion

Mirzam will rise at 01:16, during twilight, and will ascend to 24° by the time twilight ends at 03:46.
Mirzam will become visible in September, 19. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from September, 19, Mirzam can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.

Mirzam Visibility Timetable on September 08

Mirzam Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 99.8% illuminated17:33-68°
Astrosession begin18:56-69°
Mirzam rise01:16
Astrosession end03:1420°
Civil sunrise04:1828°
Sunrise04:4530°
Moon Set05:4634°
Mirzam transit06:1835°

Track Mirzam Position Throughout the Night

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Where is Mirzam right now?

Mirzam is located in the constellation Canis Major, at right ascension 06h 22m 41s" and declination -17° 57' 21s. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.

Mirzam - Blue Giant Star

Mirzam is the fourth-brightest star in the constellation Canis Major and the thirty-seventh-brightest star in the night sky. It is a blue giant star located about 500 light-years away from Earth.

Mirzam has an apparent magnitude of 2.01 and is one of the most prominent stars in the winter sky in the Northern Hemisphere.

Finder Chart for Mirzam

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Object nameMirzam
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Mirzam coordinates6.378329, -17.955918
Center coordinates6.378329, -17.955918

Mirzam Passage Through Night

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Current position of Mirzam

Time21:28
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Mirzam elevation-45°
Mirzam Azimuth-78°
Here you can see the current position of the Mirzam on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Mirzam's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Mirzam

Time
DateTue, 9 September 2025
Twighlight start18:54
Twighlight end03:13
Twighlight duration8h 19m
Rise01:12
Set11:16
Elevation at transit35°
Transit time06:14
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 06h 22m 41s", Dec: -17° 57' 21s
Magnitude2
ConstellationCanis Major
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Mirzam, 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 Mirzam 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.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Mirzam

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension6.378329°
Declination-17.955918°
Magnitude1.98
ConstellationCanis Major
Elevation-44.5°
Azimuth-78.1°