Where is Kochab right now?
Kochab is located in the constellation Ursa Minor. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 28° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 2.07.
Twilight begins at 21:09 local time. At that moment, Kochab will be 28° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 21:09 local time. At that moment, Kochab will be 28° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Track Kochab position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Kochab Tonight
The best observable position of Kochab is near 18:00: 41° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
Kochab will be visible throughout the entire year. Its position changes by about 32°. Use the annual motion section to find when Kochab reaches its highest elevation. You can also see when Kochab is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Kochab Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Kochab moves from the north, reaches its highest sampled position at 41° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the north.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Kochab
| Constellation | Ursa Minor |
| Elevation | 28° |
| Direction | north-west (344°) |
| Right Ascension | 14h 50m |
| Declination | +74° 09′ |
| Magnitude | 2.07 |
Kochab Passage Through Night
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Current position of Kochab
| Time | 21:09 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 28° |
| Azimuth | 344° |
Here you can see the current position of Kochab 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.
Kochab Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | 52° | 8° | north | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | 53° | 1° | north | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | 53° | 355° | north | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | 51° | 349° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | 48° | 344° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | 45° | 341° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 41° | 340° | north-west | Best view |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 36° | 340° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 33° | 342° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | 29° | 344° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | 26° | 347° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | 24° | 351° | north | Visible |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | 22° | 355° | north | Visible |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | 22° | 359° | north | Visible |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | 22° | 4° | north | Visible |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | 23° | 8° | north | Visible |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | 24° | 10° | north | Visible |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | 25° | 12° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | 25° | 12° | north-east | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | 27° | 14° | north-east | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | 28° | 15° | north-east | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | 28° | 15° | north-east | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | 31° | 18° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | 35° | 19° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | 39° | 20° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | 43° | 19° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | 47° | 17° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | 50° | 13° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | 52° | 8° | north | Daylight |