Dubhe Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Dubhe right now?
Dubhe is located in the constellation Ursa Major. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 16° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 1.81.
Twilight begins at 18:16 local time. At that moment, Dubhe will be 16° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 18:16 local time. At that moment, Dubhe will be 16° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Dubhe visibility on 2026-10-03
Dubhe Visible all night
Dubhe rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Dubhe is always above the horizon | ||
| Dubhe transit | 09:25 | 66° |
| Sunset | 16:47 | 24° |
| Civil sunset | 17:15 | 21° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 17:45 | 18° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:15 | 16° |
| Dubhe is always above the horizon | ||
Moonrise, 56.5% illuminated  | 21:14 | 9° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:38 | 34° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:08 | 38° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:39 | 41° |
| Sunrise | 05:06 | 44° |
| Moonset | 12:53 | 49° |
Track Dubhe position throughout the night
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Finder Chart for Dubhe
Dubhe Passage Through Night
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Current position of Dubhe
| Time | 18:16 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 16° |
| Azimuth | 339° |
Here you can see the current position of Dubhe 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 Dubhe Visible Throughout the Year?
Dubhe will remain visible until August 14, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sun, 4 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:13 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:36 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 23m |
| Rise | Dubhe is always up |
| Set | Dubhe is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 66° |
| Transit time | 09:21 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 11h 03m 43s", Dec: 61° 45' 03s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Dubhe, 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 Dubhe is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Dubhe is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Dubhe
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 11h 03m 44s |
| Declination | 61° 45′ 04″ |
| Magnitude | 1.81 |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Elevation | 16.1° |
| Azimuth | 338.9° |
| Spectral type | F7V comp |