Mirzam Observation Details
Mirzam Daily Motion
Mirzam will be visible until March, 26, 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.
Mirzam Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Astrosession begin | 18:10 | -33° |
| Mirzam Rise | 21:04 | |
| Mirzam transit | 02:00 | 32° |
| Astrosession end | 06:34 | 4° |
| Mirzam Set | 06:56 |
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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| 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 | 12:28 |
| Latitude | 39.9625 |
| Longitude | -83.0061 |
| Mirzam elevation | -60° |
| Mirzam Azimuth | 50° |
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
| Date | Wed, 4 December 2024 |
| Twighlight start | 18:39 |
| Twighlight end | 05:55 |
| Twighlight duration | 11h 16m |
| Rise | 21:04 |
| Set | 06:56 |
| Elevation at transit | 32° |
| Transit time | 02:00 |
| Equatorial coordinate | 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.
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.