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Phecda Position and Visibility Tonight

Phecda

Where is Phecda right now?

Phecda is located in the constellation Ursa Major. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
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Phecda visibility on 2026-11-14

Phecda Visible from early morning until sunrise

Phecda rise and set timetable

TimeElevation
Phecda transit08:2036°
Moonrise, 19.3% illuminated 09:4733°
Phecda set14:19
Astronomical observing session begins19:00-34°
Moonset22:11-31°
Phecda rise02:17
Astronomical observing session ends04:2819°
Twilight end (−12°)04:5322°
Civil sunrise05:1925°
Sunrise05:4228°

Track Phecda position throughout the night

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Finder Chart for Phecda

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Phecda Passage Through Night

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Current position of Phecda

Time19:50
Latitude0
Longitude0
Elevation-36°
Azimuth355°
Here you can see the current position of Phecda 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 Phecda Visible Throughout the Year?

Phecda will become visible again around December 2 after moving far enough from the Sun. Time
DateSun, 15 November 2026
Astronomical observing session begins18:57
Astronomical observing session ends04:23
Astronomical observing duration9h 26m
Rise02:17
Set14:15
Elevation at transit36°
Transit time08:16
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 11h 53m 49s", Dec: 53° 41' 41s
Magnitude2
ConstellationUrsa Major
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Phecda, 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 Phecda is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Phecda

Coordinates and Visibility

Right Ascension11h 53m 50s
Declination53° 41′ 41″
Magnitude2.41
ConstellationUrsa Major
Elevation-36°
Azimuth355°
Spectral typeA0V SB

More about Phecda

  • Where is Phecda right now?
  • When Is Phecda Visible Throughout the Year?