Mizar Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Mizar right now?
Mizar is located in the constellation Ursa Major. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 38 degrees toward the northeast from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 2.23.
Twilight begins at 00:41 local time, and at that moment, Mizar will appear at an altitude of 38 degrees toward the northeast.
Twilight begins at 00:41 local time, and at that moment, Mizar will appear at an altitude of 38 degrees toward the northeast.
Mizar Visibility on June 04
Mizar is Not visible tonight
Mizar Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Mizar is always above the horizon | ||
| Sunset | 18:22 | 68° |
| Civil sunset | 18:54 | 71° |
| Twighlight start | 19:33 | 72° |
| Mizar transit | 19:41 | 72° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:15 | 71° |
| Mizar is always above the horizon | ||
Moon Rise, 88.5% illuminated  | 21:31 | 64° |
| Astrosession end | 01:56 | 28° |
| Twighlight end | 02:39 | 22° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:17 | 18° |
| Sunrise | 03:49 | 15° |
| Moon Set | 07:18 | 2° |
Track Mizar Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for Mizar
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| Object name | Mizar |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| Mizar coordinates | 13.398747, 54.925362 |
| Center coordinates | 13.398747, 54.925362 |
Mizar Passage Through Night
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Current position of Mizar
| Time | 00:41 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Mizar elevation | 38° |
| Mizar Azimuth | 45° |
Here you can see the current position of the Mizar on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Mizar's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of Mizar
Mizar will be visible until October, 3, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
| Date | Fri, 5 June 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:11 |
| Twighlight end | 01:50 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 39m |
| Rise | Mizar is always up |
| Set | Mizar is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 72° |
| Transit time | 19:37 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 13h 23m 55s", Dec: 54° 55' 31s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Mizar, 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 Mizar 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.
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 Mizar 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 Mizar
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 13.398747° |
| Declination | 54.925362° |
| Magnitude | 2.23 |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Elevation | 37.7° |
| Azimuth | 44.7° |