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.
Where and When to Look for Mizar Tonight
The best available observing time for Mizar during this observing period is around 04:28, at 6° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Very low.
Mizar will become visible again around December 26 after moving far enough from the Sun. 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 24-hour period, Mizar moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 35° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track Mizar position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Mizar
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Elevation | -31° |
| Direction | north-west (342°) |
| Right Ascension | 13h 23m |
| Declination | +54° 55′ |
| Magnitude | 2.23 |
Mizar Passage Through Night
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Current position of Mizar
| Time | 19:58 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -31° |
| Azimuth | 342° |
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
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 12:00 | 29° | 339° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 14, 13:00 | 23° | 333° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 14, 14:00 | 15° | 328° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 14, 15:00 | 7° | 326° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 14, 16:00 | -2° | 325° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 17:00 | -10° | 326° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 18:00 | -18° | 329° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 19:00 | -25° | 335° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 20:00 | -31° | 342° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 21:00 | -34° | 352° | north | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 22:00 | -35° | 2° | north | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 23:00 | -33° | 12° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 15, 00:00 | -29° | 21° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 15, 01:00 | -23° | 28° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 15, 02:00 | -15° | 32° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 15, 03:00 | -7° | 35° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 15, 04:00 | 2° | 35° | north-east | Very low |
| Nov 15, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 6° | 35° | north-east | Very low |
| Nov 15, 04:53 — Twilight end | 10° | 34° | north-east | Very low |
| Nov 15, 05:00 | 10° | 34° | north-east | Twilight |
| Nov 15, 05:19 — Civil sunrise | 13° | 33° | north-east | Twilight |
| Nov 15, 05:42 — Sunrise | 16° | 32° | north-east | Twilight |
| Nov 15, 06:00 | 18° | 30° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 15, 07:00 | 25° | 25° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 15, 08:00 | 31° | 17° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 15, 09:00 | 34° | 8° | north | Daylight |
| Nov 15, 10:00 | 35° | 358° | north | Daylight |
| Nov 15, 11:00 | 33° | 347° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 15, 12:00 | 29° | 339° | north-west | Daylight |