Where is Taiyangshou right now?
Taiyangshou is located in the constellation Ursa Major. Although Taiyangshou is currently 68° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 17:15 local time. At that moment, Taiyangshou will be 6° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 17:15 local time. At that moment, Taiyangshou will be 6° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Where and When to Look for Taiyangshou Tonight
The best available observing time for Taiyangshou during this observing period is around 04:00, at 40° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Best view.
Taiyangshou will remain visible until August 14, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Taiyangshou is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Taiyangshou Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Taiyangshou moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 79° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track Taiyangshou position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Taiyangshou
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Elevation | 6° |
| Direction | north-west (328°) |
| Right Ascension | 11h 46m |
| Declination | +47° 46′ |
| Magnitude | 3.69 |
Taiyangshou Passage Through Night
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Current position of Taiyangshou
| Time | 17:15 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 6° |
| Azimuth | 328° |
Here you can see the current position of Taiyangshou 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.
Taiyangshou Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 12:00 | 53° | 302° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 13:00 | 43° | 304° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 14:00 | 33° | 308° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 15:00 | 24° | 313° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 16:00 | 15° | 319° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 17:00 | 8° | 326° | north-west | Very low |
| Oct 24, 18:00 | 2° | 334° | north-west | Very low |
| Oct 24, 19:00 | -2° | 344° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 20:00 | -4° | 353° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 21:00 | -5° | 3° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 22:00 | -3° | 13° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 24, 23:00 | 1° | 23° | north-east | Very low |
| Oct 25, 00:00 | 6° | 31° | north-east | Very low |
| Oct 25, 01:00 | 13° | 39° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 25, 02:00 | 21° | 45° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 25, 03:00 | 30° | 51° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 25, 03:58 — Astronomical night ends | 39° | 55° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 25, 04:00 | 40° | 55° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 25, 04:28 — Twilight end | 44° | 56° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 25, 04:58 — Civil sunrise | 49° | 57° | north-east | Twilight |
| Oct 25, 05:00 | 49° | 57° | north-east | Twilight |
| Oct 25, 05:26 — Sunrise | 54° | 58° | north-east | Twilight |
| Oct 25, 06:00 | 60° | 57° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 07:00 | 69° | 52° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 08:00 | 78° | 30° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 09:00 | 79° | 340° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 10:00 | 72° | 311° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 11:00 | 62° | 303° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 12:00 | 52° | 302° | north-west | Daylight |