Where is Phecda right now?
Phecda is located in the constellation Ursa Major. Although Phecda is currently 65° 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.
Where and When to Look for Phecda Tonight
The best available observing time for Phecda during this observing period is around 03:55, at 39° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Best view.
Phecda will remain visible until August 24, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. 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 73° 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 | 12° |
| Direction | north-west (331°) |
| Right Ascension | 11h 53m |
| Declination | +53° 41′ |
| Magnitude | 2.41 |
Phecda Passage Through Night
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Current position of Phecda
| Time | 17:15 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 12° |
| Azimuth | 331° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 12:00 | 54° | 312° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 13:00 | 45° | 312° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 14:00 | 36° | 314° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 15:00 | 28° | 318° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 16:00 | 20° | 323° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 17:00 | 13° | 329° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 24, 18:00 | 8° | 336° | north-west | Very low |
| Oct 24, 19:00 | 4° | 344° | north-west | Very low |
| Oct 24, 20:00 | 2° | 353° | north | Very low |
| Oct 24, 21:00 | 1° | 2° | north | Very low |
| Oct 24, 22:00 | 2° | 11° | north | Very low |
| Oct 24, 23:00 | 5° | 19° | north-east | Very low |
| Oct 25, 00:00 | 10° | 27° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 25, 01:00 | 16° | 33° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 25, 02:00 | 23° | 39° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 25, 03:00 | 31° | 44° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 25, 03:58 — Astronomical night ends | 39° | 47° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 25, 04:00 | 40° | 47° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 25, 04:28 — Twilight end | 44° | 48° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 25, 04:58 — Civil sunrise | 48° | 48° | north-east | Twilight |
| Oct 25, 05:00 | 49° | 48° | north-east | Twilight |
| Oct 25, 05:26 — Sunrise | 53° | 48° | north-east | Twilight |
| Oct 25, 06:00 | 57° | 47° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 07:00 | 66° | 40° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 08:00 | 72° | 22° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 09:00 | 73° | 352° | north | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 10:00 | 69° | 328° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 11:00 | 62° | 316° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 12:00 | 53° | 312° | north-west | Daylight |