Thuban Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Thuban right now?
Thuban is located in the constellation Draco. Although Thuban is currently 63° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:53 local time. At that moment, Thuban will be 48° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 18:53 local time. At that moment, Thuban will be 48° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Thuban visibility on 2026-08-21
Thuban Visible all night
Thuban rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Thuban is always above the horizon | ||
Moonrise, 49% illuminated  | 12:56 | 56° |
| Thuban transit | 15:14 | 63° |
| Sunset | 17:51 | 54° |
| Civil sunset | 18:20 | 52° |
| Twilight start | 18:53 | 48° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:27 | 45° |
| Thuban is always above the horizon | ||
| Moonset | 22:12 | 27° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 02:54 | 12° |
| Twilight end | 03:29 | 12° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:01 | 12° |
| Sunrise | 04:30 | 13° |
Track Thuban Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for Thuban
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| Object name | Thuban |
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| Thuban coordinates | 14.073165, 64.37585 |
| Center coordinates | 14.073165, 64.37585 |
Thuban Passage Through Night
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Current position of Thuban
| Time | 14:59 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 63° |
| Azimuth | 4° |
Here you can see the current position of Thuban 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.
Annual motion of Thuban
Thuban will be visible throughout the entire year. Its position changes by about 51°. Use the annual motion section to find when Thuban reaches its highest elevation.
| Date | Fri, 21 August 2026 |
| Twilight start | 19:23 |
| Twilight end | 02:48 |
| Twilight duration | 7h 25m |
| Rise | Thuban is always up |
| Set | Thuban is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 63° |
| Transit time | 15:10 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 14h 04m 23s", Dec: 64° 22' 33s |
| Magnitude | 4 |
| Constellation | Draco |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Thuban, 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 view detailed visibility information in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Thuban
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 14.073165° |
| Declination | 64.37585° |
| Magnitude | 3.67 |
| Constellation | Draco |
| Elevation | 62.9° |
| Azimuth | 3.6° |