When Is Phecda Visible During the Year?

See how Phecda visibility changes through the year from your location. The graph shows its seasonal observing windows, while the table gives rise, transit and set times for selected dates.

Phecda will remain visible until August 24, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See Phecda

Based on the amount of time Phecda is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are December 2026, January 2027, November 2026.

Phecda Visibility Throughout the Year

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 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date