Pherkad Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Pherkad right now?
Pherkad is located in the constellation Ursa Minor. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 20° toward the north, with an apparent magnitude of 3.0.
Twilight begins at 01:56 local time. At that moment, Pherkad will be 20° above the horizon toward the north.
Twilight begins at 01:56 local time. At that moment, Pherkad will be 20° above the horizon toward the north.
Pherkad visibility on 2026-09-14
Pherkad Visible all night
Pherkad rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Pherkad is always above the horizon | ||
Moonrise, 4.1% illuminated  | 07:32 | 29° |
| Pherkad transit | 14:56 | 56° |
| Sunset | 17:17 | 51° |
| Civil sunset | 17:44 | 50° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:15 | 47° |
| Moonset | 18:26 | 47° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:46 | 45° |
| Pherkad is always above the horizon | ||
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:20 | 19° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 03:52 | 20° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:22 | 20° |
| Sunrise | 04:50 | 21° |
Track Pherkad position throughout the night
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Finder Chart for Pherkad
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| Object name | Pherkad |
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| Pherkad coordinates | 15.345482999999998, 71.834016 |
| Center coordinates | 15.345482999999998, 71.834016 |
Pherkad Passage Through Night
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Current position of Pherkad
| Time | 01:56 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 20° |
| Azimuth | 355° |
Here you can see the current position of Pherkad 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 Pherkad Visible Throughout the Year?
Pherkad will be visible throughout the entire year. Its position changes by about 36°. Use the annual motion section to find when Pherkad reaches its highest elevation.
| Date | Tue, 15 September 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:40 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:15 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 35m |
| Rise | Pherkad is always up |
| Set | Pherkad is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 56° |
| Transit time | 14:52 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 15h 20m 43s", Dec: 71° 50' 02s |
| Magnitude | 3 |
| Constellation | Ursa Minor |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Pherkad, 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 Pherkad is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Pherkad is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Pherkad
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 15h 20m 44s |
| Declination | 71° 50′ 02″ |
| Magnitude | 3.0 |
| Constellation | Ursa Minor |
| Elevation | 19.7° |
| Azimuth | 355.2° |
| Spectral type | A3II-III |