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.
Where and When to Look for Phecda Tonight
The best available observing time for Phecda during this observing period is around 04:28, at 19° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Best view.
Phecda will become visible again around December 2 after moving far enough from the Sun. You can also see when Phecda is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Phecda Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Phecda moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 36° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track Phecda position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Phecda
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Elevation | -36° |
| Direction | north (356°) |
| Right Ascension | 11h 53m |
| Declination | +53° 41′ |
| Magnitude | 2.41 |
Phecda Passage Through Night
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Current position of Phecda
| Time | 19:58 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -36° |
| Azimuth | 356° |
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.
Phecda Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 12:00 | 20° | 329° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 14, 13:00 | 12° | 325° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 14, 14:00 | 3° | 324° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 14, 15:00 | -6° | 324° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 16:00 | -15° | 326° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 17:00 | -23° | 331° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 18:00 | -29° | 337° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 19:00 | -34° | 346° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 20:00 | -36° | 357° | north | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 21:00 | -36° | 8° | north | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 22:00 | -32° | 18° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 14, 23:00 | -27° | 26° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 15, 00:00 | -20° | 31° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 15, 01:00 | -11° | 35° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 15, 02:00 | -3° | 36° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 15, 03:00 | 6° | 36° | north-east | Very low |
| Nov 15, 04:00 | 15° | 33° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 15, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 19° | 32° | north-east | Visible |
| Nov 15, 04:53 — Twilight end | 22° | 30° | north-east | Twilight |
| Nov 15, 05:00 | 23° | 29° | north-east | Twilight |
| Nov 15, 05:19 — Civil sunrise | 25° | 27° | north-east | Twilight |
| Nov 15, 05:42 — Sunrise | 28° | 25° | north-east | Twilight |
| Nov 15, 06:00 | 29° | 22° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 15, 07:00 | 34° | 14° | north-east | Daylight |
| Nov 15, 08:00 | 36° | 3° | north | Daylight |
| Nov 15, 09:00 | 36° | 352° | north | Daylight |
| Nov 15, 10:00 | 32° | 342° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 15, 11:00 | 27° | 334° | north-west | Daylight |
| Nov 15, 12:00 | 19° | 329° | north-west | Daylight |