Yildun Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Yildun right now?
Yildun is located in the constellation Ursa Minor. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 34° toward the north, with an apparent magnitude of 4.35.
Yildun tonight
Yildun visibility on 2026-10-25
Yildun Visible all night
Yildun rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Yildun is always above the horizon | ||
| Yildun transit | 14:26 | 41° |
Moonrise, 98.1% illuminated  | 15:17 | 41° |
| Sunset | 16:17 | 40° |
| Civil sunset | 16:45 | 40° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 17:15 | 40° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:46 | 39° |
| Yildun is always above the horizon | ||
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:58 | 34° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:28 | 34° |
| Moonset | 04:57 | 35° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:58 | 35° |
| Sunrise | 05:26 | 35° |
Track Yildun position throughout the night
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Yildun Passage Through Night
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Current position of Yildun
| Time | 02:32 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 34° |
| Azimuth | 0° |
Here you can see the current position of Yildun 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 Yildun Visible Throughout the Year?
Yildun will be visible throughout the entire year. Its position changes only slightly, by no more than 7°.
| Date | Mon, 26 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:40 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:52 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 12m |
| Rise | Yildun is always up |
| Set | Yildun is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 41° |
| Transit time | 14:18 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 17h 32m 12s", Dec: 86° 35' 11s |
| Magnitude | 4 |
| Constellation | Ursa Minor |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Yildun, 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 Yildun is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Yildun is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Yildun
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 17h 32m 13s |
| Declination | 86° 35′ 11″ |
| Magnitude | 4.35 |
| Constellation | Ursa Minor |
| Elevation | 33.9° |
| Azimuth | 0.1° |
| Spectral type | A1Vn |