Mizar Observation Details
Mizar Daily Motion
Mizar is circumpolar, never setting below the horizon and always visible in the night sky from your location. However, it will change its position significantly, moving 70 degrees over time. You can find the best times to observe Mizar, when it reaches its highest elevation, in the annual motion section.Mizar will be visible until October, 8, 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.
Mizar Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Mizar is always above the horizon | ||
| Mizar transit | 09:04 | 75° |
| Sunset | 17:05 | 18° |
| Civil sunset | 17:37 | 15° |
| Astrosession begin | 18:10 | 12° |
| Mizar is always above the horizon | ||
| Astrosession end | 06:34 | 62° |
| Civil sunrise | 07:07 | 66° |
| Sunrise | 07:39 | 70° |
Track Mizar Position Throughout the Night
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| Altitude | |
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Finder Chart for Mizar
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| Object name | Mizar |
| Field of view | |
| Limiting magnitude | |
| Mizar coordinates | 13.398747, 54.925362 |
| Center coordinates | 13.398747, 54.925362 |
Mizar Passage Through Night
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Current position of Mizar
| Time | 12:31 |
| Latitude | 39.9625 |
| Longitude | -83.0061 |
| Mizar elevation | 53° |
| Mizar Azimuth | 49° |
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
| Date | Wed, 4 December 2024 |
| Twighlight start | 18:39 |
| Twighlight end | 05:55 |
| Twighlight duration | 11h 16m |
| Rise | Mizar is always up |
| Set | Mizar is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 75° |
| Transit time | 09:00 |
| Equatorial coordinate | RA: 13h 23m 55s", Dec: 54° 55' 31s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Ursa 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.
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.