Pherkad Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Pherkad right now?
Pherkad is located in the constellation Ursa Minor. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 53 degrees toward the northwest from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 3.0.
Twilight begins at 23:07 local time, and at that moment, Pherkad will appear at an altitude of 53 degrees toward the northwest.
Twilight begins at 23:07 local time, and at that moment, Pherkad will appear at an altitude of 53 degrees toward the northwest.
Pherkad Visibility on April 17
Pherkad is Not visible tonight
Pherkad Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Pherkad is always above the horizon | ||
Moon Rise, 3.1% illuminated  | 03:49 | 49° |
| Moon Set | 17:17 | 29° |
| Sunset | 17:42 | 30° |
| Civil sunset | 18:11 | 33° |
| Twighlight start | 18:43 | 35° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:17 | 37° |
| Pherkad is always above the horizon | ||
| Pherkad transit | 00:46 | 56° |
| Astrosession end | 02:57 | 52° |
| Twighlight end | 03:30 | 50° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:03 | 48° |
| Sunrise | 04:31 | 46° |
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 | 23:07 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Pherkad elevation | 53° |
| Pherkad Azimuth | -13° |
Here you can see the current position of the Pherkad on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Pherkad's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of Pherkad
Pherkad will be visible throughout the entire year. However, it will change its position significantly, moving 36 degrees over time. You can find the best times to observe Pherkad, when it reaches its highest elevation, in the annual motion section.
| Date | Sat, 18 April 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:13 |
| Twighlight end | 02:50 |
| Twighlight duration | 8h 37m |
| Rise | Pherkad is always up |
| Set | Pherkad is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 56° |
| Transit time | 00:42 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 15h 20m 43s", Dec: 71° 50' 02s |
| Magnitude | 3 |
| Constellation | Ursa Minor |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Pherkad, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Pherkad is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Pherkad is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Pherkad
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 15.345482999999998° |
| Declination | 71.834016° |
| Magnitude | 3.0 |
| Constellation | Ursa Minor |
| Elevation | 53.3° |
| Azimuth | -12.7° |