Where is Merak right now?
Merak is located in the constellation Ursa Major. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 4° toward the north, with an apparent magnitude of 2.34.
Twilight begins at 22:10 local time. At that moment, Merak will be 4° above the horizon toward the north.
Twilight begins at 22:10 local time. At that moment, Merak will be 4° above the horizon toward the north.
Track Merak position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Merak Tonight
The best observable position of Merak is near 04:08: 37° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Best view.
Merak will remain visible until August 7, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Merak is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Merak Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Merak moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 37° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Merak
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Elevation | 4° |
| Direction | north (7°) |
| Right Ascension | 11h 01m |
| Declination | +56° 22′ |
| Magnitude | 2.34 |
Merak Passage Through Night
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Current position of Merak
| Time | 22:10 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 4° |
| Azimuth | 7° |
Here you can see the current position of Merak 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.
Merak Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | 58° | 319° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | 50° | 316° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | 41° | 316° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | 33° | 319° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | 26° | 323° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | 19° | 328° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 13° | 334° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 8° | 341° | north-west | Very low |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 5° | 349° | north | Very low |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | 4° | 357° | north | Very low |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | 4° | 5° | north | Very low |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | 6° | 13° | north-east | Very low |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | 10° | 21° | north-east | Very low |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | 15° | 28° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | 21° | 34° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | 28° | 39° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | 33° | 41° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | 35° | 42° | north-east | Visible |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | 37° | 42° | north-east | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | 41° | 44° | north-east | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | 44° | 44° | north-east | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | 45° | 44° | north-east | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | 52° | 44° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | 60° | 39° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | 67° | 29° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | 71° | 8° | north | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | 70° | 344° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | 65° | 327° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | 57° | 319° | north-west | Daylight |