Where is Mirzam right now?
Mirzam is located in the constellation Canis Major. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 34° toward the south, with an apparent magnitude of 1.98.
Twilight begins at 03:58 local time. At that moment, Mirzam will be 34° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 03:58 local time. At that moment, Mirzam will be 34° above the horizon toward the south.
Track Mirzam position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Mirzam Tonight
The best observable position of Mirzam is near 04:11: 35° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
Mirzam will remain visible until April 3, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Mirzam is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Mirzam Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Mirzam moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 35° toward the south, and finishes toward the west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Mirzam
| Constellation | Canis Major |
| Elevation | 34° |
| Direction | south (170°) |
| Right Ascension | 06h 22m |
| Declination | −17° 57′ |
| Magnitude | 1.98 |
Mirzam Passage Through Night
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Current position of Mirzam
| Time | 03:58 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 34° |
| Azimuth | 170° |
Here you can see the current position of Mirzam 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.
Mirzam Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 12:00 | -28° | 268° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 5, 13:00 | -40° | 278° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 5, 14:00 | -52° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 5, 15:00 | -62° | 308° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 5, 16:00 | -69° | 338° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 5, 17:00 | -70° | 20° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 5, 18:00 | -63° | 51° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 5, 19:00 | -52° | 70° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 5, 20:00 | -41° | 82° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 5, 21:00 | -29° | 91° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 5, 22:00 | -17° | 100° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 5, 23:00 | -5° | 109° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 6, 00:00 | 6° | 118° | south-east | Very low |
| Oct 6, 01:00 | 16° | 128° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 6, 02:00 | 24° | 141° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 6, 03:00 | 31° | 155° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 6, 03:41 — Astronomical night ends | 34° | 166° | south-east | Visible |
| Oct 6, 04:00 | 34° | 171° | south | Visible |
| Oct 6, 04:11 — Twilight end | 35° | 175° | south | Visible |
| Oct 6, 04:41 — Civil sunrise | 35° | 184° | south | Twilight |
| Oct 6, 05:00 | 34° | 189° | south | Twilight |
| Oct 6, 05:09 — Sunrise | 34° | 191° | south-west | Twilight |
| Oct 6, 06:00 | 31° | 205° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 6, 07:00 | 24° | 220° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 6, 08:00 | 16° | 232° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 6, 09:00 | 6° | 242° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 6, 10:00 | -5° | 251° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 6, 11:00 | -17° | 260° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 6, 12:00 | -29° | 269° | west | Below horizon |