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Observation Settings

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This Earth map lets you select the observer’s location used to calculate the bearing and elevation of celestial objects. The selected point determines how the sky, rise and set times, and object positions are shown.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Where is Mizar right now?

Mizar is located in the constellation Ursa Major. Although Mizar is currently 70° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, Mizar will be 38° above the horizon toward the north-west.

Track Mizar Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time
Altitude
Azimuth
Shift the map to change the time and observe Mizar changing position in the night sky.

Where and When to Look for Mizar Tonight

The best observable position of Mizar is near 18:00: 42° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.

Mizar will remain visible until October 3, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Mizar is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.

How Mizar Moves Across the Sky

During this observing period, Mizar moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 42° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the north-east.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Mizar

ConstellationUrsa Major
Elevation38°
Directionnorth-west (315°)
Right Ascension13h 23m
Declination+54° 55′
Magnitude2.23

Mizar Passage Through Night

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Current position of Mizar

Time18:26
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Elevation38°
Azimuth315°
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.

Mizar Position by Hour

Select a row to move both interactive maps to that time.
TimeElevationAzimuthDirectionVisibility
Sep 6, 12:0067°33°north-eastDaylight
Sep 6, 13:0072°13°north-eastDaylight
Sep 6, 14:0072°345°north-westDaylight
Sep 6, 15:0066°326°north-westDaylight
Sep 6, 16:0059°317°north-westDaylight
Sep 6, 17:0050°314°north-westDaylight
Sep 6, 18:0042°314°north-westBest view
Sep 6, 19:0033°317°north-westVisible
Sep 6, 20:0025°321°north-westVisible
Sep 6, 21:0018°326°north-westVisible
Sep 6, 22:0012°333°north-westVisible
Sep 6, 23:007°340°north-westVery low
Sep 7, 00:004°348°north-westVery low
Sep 7, 01:002°356°northVery low
Sep 7, 02:003°5°northVery low
Sep 7, 03:004°13°north-eastVery low
Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends5°15°north-eastVery low
Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end7°19°north-eastVery low
Sep 7, 04:008°21°north-eastVery low
Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise9°23°north-eastVery low
Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise12°27°north-eastTwilight
Sep 7, 05:0013°28°north-eastDaylight
Sep 7, 06:0019°35°north-eastDaylight
Sep 7, 07:0027°40°north-eastDaylight
Sep 7, 08:0035°44°north-eastDaylight
Sep 7, 09:0043°46°north-eastDaylight
Sep 7, 10:0052°46°north-eastDaylight
Sep 7, 11:0060°43°north-eastDaylight
Sep 7, 12:0067°32°north-eastDaylight

More about Mizar

  • Mizar Position and Visibility Tonight
  • When Is Mizar Visible Throughout the Year?