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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

Mizar Position and Visibility Tonight

Mizar

Where is Mizar right now?

Mizar is located in the constellation Ursa Major. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 52 degrees toward the northeast from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 2.23.
Twilight begins at 04:16 local time, and at that moment, Mizar will appear at an altitude of 52 degrees toward the northeast.

Mizar Visibility on February 28

Mizar is Not visible tonight

Mizar Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Mizar is always above the horizon
Moon Rise, 77% illuminated 11:593°
Sunset15:5810°
Civil sunset16:2612°
Astrosession begin17:2618°
Mizar is always above the horizon
Mizar transit00:5872°
Moon Set03:1161°
Astrosession end03:1361°
Civil sunrise04:1353°
Sunrise04:4149°

Track Mizar Position Throughout the Night

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Finder Chart for Mizar

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Object nameMizar
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Mizar coordinates13.398747, 54.925362
Center coordinates13.398747, 54.925362

Mizar Passage Through Night

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Current position of Mizar

Time04:16
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Mizar elevation52°
Mizar Azimuth46°
Here you can see the current position of the Mizar on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Mizar's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Mizar


Mizar will be visible until October, 3, 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.
Time
DateSun, 1 March 2026
Twighlight start17:23
Twighlight end03:06
Twighlight duration10h 44m
RiseMizar is always up
SetMizar is always up
Elevation at transit72°
Transit time00:54
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 13h 23m 55s", Dec: 54° 55' 31s
Magnitude2
ConstellationUrsa Major
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Mizar, 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 Mizar 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 Mizar

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension13.398747°
Declination54.925362°
Magnitude2.23
ConstellationUrsa Major
Elevation52.4°
Azimuth45.9°