Mizar Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Mizar right now?
Mizar is located in the constellation Ursa Major. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Mizar tonight
Mizar visibility on 2026-11-14
Mizar Visible from early morning until sunrise
Mizar rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 19.3% illuminated  | 09:47 | 35° |
| Mizar transit | 09:49 | 35° |
| Mizar set | 15:48 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:00 | -25° |
| Moonset | 22:11 | -35° |
| Mizar rise | 03:46 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | 6° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:53 | 10° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:19 | 13° |
| Sunrise | 05:42 | 16° |
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 | 19:50 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -30° |
| Azimuth | 341° |
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 become visible again around December 26 after moving far enough from the Sun.
| Date | Sun, 15 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:57 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:23 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 26m |
| Rise | 03:46 |
| Set | 15:44 |
| Elevation at transit | 35° |
| Transit time | 09:45 |
| 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 | -30° |
| Azimuth | 341° |
| Spectral type | A2V |