Phecda Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Phecda right now?
Phecda is located in the constellation Ursa Major. Although Phecda is currently 59° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 17:15 local time. At that moment, Phecda will be 12° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 17:15 local time. At that moment, Phecda will be 12° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Phecda tonight
Phecda visibility on 2026-10-25
Phecda Visible from sunset until before midnight
Phecda rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Phecda is always above the horizon | ||
| Phecda transit | 08:49 | 74° |
Moonrise, 98.1% illuminated  | 15:17 | 25° |
| Sunset | 16:17 | 18° |
| Civil sunset | 16:45 | 15° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 17:15 | 12° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:46 | 9° |
| Phecda is always above the horizon | ||
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:58 | 39° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:28 | 44° |
| Moonset | 04:57 | 48° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:58 | 48° |
| Sunrise | 05:26 | 53° |
Track Phecda position throughout the night
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Phecda Passage Through Night
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Current position of Phecda
| Time | 06:15 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 59° |
| Azimuth | 46° |
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 remain visible until August 24, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sun, 25 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:41 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:51 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 10m |
| Rise | Phecda is always up |
| Set | Phecda is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 74° |
| Transit time | 08:45 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 11h 53m 49s", Dec: 53° 41' 41s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Ursa 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.
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 Ascension | 11h 53m 50s |
| Declination | 53° 41′ 41″ |
| Magnitude | 2.41 |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Elevation | 59° |
| Azimuth | 45.7° |
| Spectral type | A0V SB |