Mirzam Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Mirzam right now?
Mirzam is located in the constellation Canis Major. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 16 degrees toward the southeast from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 1.98.
Twilight begins at 21:32 local time, and at that moment, Mirzam will appear at an altitude of 16 degrees toward the southeast.
Twilight begins at 21:32 local time, and at that moment, Mirzam will appear at an altitude of 16 degrees toward the southeast.
Mirzam Visibility on March 13
Mirzam is visible from sunset through most of the night
Mirzam Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 44.5% illuminated  | 02:26 | -38° |
| Moon Set | 11:47 | -15° |
| Mirzam rise | 13:05 | |
| Sunset | 17:11 | 33° |
| Civil sunset | 17:38 | 34° |
| Mirzam transit | 18:07 | 35° |
| Astrosession begin | 18:39 | 34° |
| Mirzam set | 23:09 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:54 | -55° |
Track Mirzam Position Throughout the Night
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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 name | Mirzam |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| Mirzam coordinates | 6.378329, -17.955918 |
| Center coordinates | 6.378329, -17.955918 |
Mirzam Passage Through Night
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Current position of Mirzam
| Time | 21:32 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Mirzam elevation | 16° |
| Mirzam Azimuth | 129° |
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
Mirzam will be visible until April, 2, 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 | Sat, 14 March 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 18:39 |
| Twighlight end | 03:52 |
| Twighlight duration | 9h 12m |
| Rise | 13:01 |
| Set | 23:05 |
| Elevation at transit | 35° |
| Transit time | 18:03 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 06h 22m 41s", Dec: -17° 57' 21s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Canis 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.
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 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.
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 Mirzam
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 6.378329° |
| Declination | -17.955918° |
| Magnitude | 1.98 |
| Constellation | Canis Major |
| Elevation | 16.5° |
| Azimuth | 129.1° |