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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Kochab Position and Visibility Tonight

Kochab

Where is Kochab right now?

Kochab is located in the constellation Ursa Minor. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 45 degrees toward the northeast from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 2.07.
Twilight begins at 00:41 local time, and at that moment, Kochab will appear at an altitude of 45 degrees toward the northeast.

Kochab Visibility on June 04

Kochab is Not visible tonight

Kochab Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Kochab is always above the horizon
Sunset18:2248°
Civil sunset18:5450°
Twighlight start19:3351°
Astrosession begin20:1553°
Kochab is always above the horizon
Kochab transit21:0753°
Moon Rise, 88.5% illuminated 21:3153°
Astrosession end01:5640°
Twighlight end02:3938°
Civil sunrise03:1735°
Sunrise03:4933°
Moon Set07:1823°

Track Kochab Position Throughout the Night

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Finder Chart for Kochab

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Object nameKochab
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Kochab coordinates14.845104999999998, 74.155505
Center coordinates14.845104999999998, 74.155505

Kochab Passage Through Night

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Current position of Kochab

Time00:41
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Kochab elevation45°
Kochab Azimuth18°
Here you can see the current position of the Kochab on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Kochab's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Kochab


Kochab will be visible throughout the entire year. However, it will change its position significantly, moving 32 degrees over time. You can find the best times to observe Kochab, when it reaches its highest elevation, in the annual motion section.
Time
DateFri, 5 June 2026
Twighlight start20:11
Twighlight end01:50
Twighlight duration6h 39m
RiseKochab is always up
SetKochab is always up
Elevation at transit53°
Transit time21:03
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 14h 50m 42s", Dec: 74° 09' 19s
Magnitude2
ConstellationUrsa Minor
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Kochab, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Kochab is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Kochab

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension14.845104999999998°
Declination74.155505°
Magnitude2.07
ConstellationUrsa Minor
Elevation45.4°
Azimuth18.3°