Where is Pherkad right now?
Pherkad is located in the constellation Ursa Minor. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 32° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 3.0.
Twilight begins at 20:26 local time. At that moment, Pherkad will be 32° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 20:26 local time. At that moment, Pherkad will be 32° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Track Pherkad position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Pherkad Tonight
The best observable position of Pherkad is near 18:00: 43° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
Pherkad will be visible throughout the entire year. Its position changes by about 36°. Use the annual motion section to find when Pherkad reaches its highest elevation. You can also see when Pherkad is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Pherkad Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Pherkad moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 43° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Pherkad
| Constellation | Ursa Minor |
| Elevation | 32° |
| Direction | north-west (339°) |
| Right Ascension | 15h 20m |
| Declination | +71° 50′ |
| Magnitude | 3 |
Pherkad Passage Through Night
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Current position of Pherkad
| Time | 20:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 32° |
| Azimuth | 339° |
Here you can see the current position of Pherkad 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.
Pherkad Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | 53° | 13° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | 55° | 6° | north | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | 55° | 358° | north | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | 54° | 350° | north | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | 51° | 344° | north-west | Daylight |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | 47° | 339° | north-west | Twilight |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 43° | 337° | north-west | Best view |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 38° | 337° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 34° | 338° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | 30° | 340° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | 26° | 343° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | 23° | 347° | north-west | Visible |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | 21° | 352° | north | Visible |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | 19° | 357° | north | Visible |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | 19° | 2° | north | Visible |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | 20° | 7° | north | Visible |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | 21° | 10° | north | Visible |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | 22° | 11° | north | Visible |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | 22° | 12° | north-east | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | 24° | 14° | north-east | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | 25° | 15° | north-east | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | 25° | 16° | north-east | Twilight |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | 28° | 19° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | 32° | 21° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | 37° | 23° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | 41° | 23° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | 46° | 21° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | 50° | 18° | north-east | Daylight |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | 53° | 13° | north-east | Daylight |