Mizar Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Mizar right now?
Mizar is located in the constellation Ursa Major. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 18° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 2.23.
Mizar tonight
Mizar visibility on 2026-10-25
Mizar Visible all night
Mizar rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Mizar is always above the horizon | ||
| Mizar transit | 10:18 | 72° |
Moonrise, 98.1% illuminated  | 15:17 | 38° |
| Sunset | 16:17 | 30° |
| Civil sunset | 16:45 | 26° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 17:15 | 22° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:46 | 19° |
| Mizar is always above the horizon | ||
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:58 | 27° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:28 | 31° |
| Moonset | 04:57 | 35° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:58 | 36° |
| Sunrise | 05:26 | 40° |
Track Mizar position throughout the night
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Finder Chart for Mizar
Mizar Passage Through Night
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Current position of Mizar
| Time | 02:35 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 18° |
| Azimuth | 33° |
Here you can see the current position of Mizar 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 Mizar Visible Throughout the Year?
Mizar will remain visible until October 3, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Mon, 26 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:40 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:52 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 12m |
| Rise | Mizar is always up |
| Set | Mizar is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 72° |
| Transit time | 10:11 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 13h 23m 55s", Dec: 54° 55' 31s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Mizar, 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 Mizar is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Mizar is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Mizar
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 13h 23m 55s |
| Declination | 54° 55′ 31″ |
| Magnitude | 2.23 |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Elevation | 17.6° |
| Azimuth | 33° |
| Spectral type | A2V |