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.
Where and When to Look for Yildun Tonight
The best available observing time for Yildun during this observing period is around 03:58, at 34° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
Yildun will be visible throughout the entire year. Its position changes only slightly, by no more than 7°. You can also see when Yildun is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Yildun Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Yildun moves from the north, reaches its highest sampled position at 41° toward the north, and finishes toward the north.
Track Yildun position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Yildun
| Constellation | Ursa Minor |
| Elevation | 34° |
| Direction | north (1°) |
| Right Ascension | 17h 32m |
| Declination | +86° 35′ |
| Magnitude | 4.35 |
Yildun Passage Through Night
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Current position of Yildun
| Time | 03:18 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 34° |
| Azimuth | 1° |
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.
Yildun Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 12:00 | 40° | 3° | north | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 13:00 | 41° | 2° | north | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 14:00 | 41° | 1° | north | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 15:00 | 41° | 359° | north | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 16:00 | 40° | 358° | north | Daylight |
| Oct 24, 17:00 | 40° | 357° | north | Twilight |
| Oct 24, 18:00 | 39° | 356° | north | Visible |
| Oct 24, 19:00 | 39° | 356° | north | Visible |
| Oct 24, 20:00 | 38° | 356° | north | Visible |
| Oct 24, 21:00 | 37° | 356° | north | Visible |
| Oct 24, 22:00 | 36° | 356° | north | Visible |
| Oct 24, 23:00 | 35° | 357° | north | Visible |
| Oct 25, 00:00 | 35° | 358° | north | Visible |
| Oct 25, 01:00 | 34° | 359° | north | Visible |
| Oct 25, 02:00 | 34° | 360° | north | Visible |
| Oct 25, 03:00 | 34° | 1° | north | Visible |
| Oct 25, 03:58 — Astronomical night ends | 34° | 2° | north | Visible |
| Oct 25, 04:00 | 34° | 2° | north | Visible |
| Oct 25, 04:28 — Twilight end | 34° | 2° | north | Visible |
| Oct 25, 04:58 — Civil sunrise | 35° | 3° | north | Twilight |
| Oct 25, 05:00 | 35° | 3° | north | Twilight |
| Oct 25, 05:26 — Sunrise | 35° | 3° | north | Twilight |
| Oct 25, 06:00 | 35° | 3° | north | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 07:00 | 36° | 4° | north | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 08:00 | 37° | 4° | north | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 09:00 | 38° | 4° | north | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 10:00 | 39° | 4° | north | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 11:00 | 39° | 3° | north | Daylight |
| Oct 25, 12:00 | 40° | 3° | north | Daylight |