⭐ Dubhe (star)
Dubhe (alpha UMa) is a K0III star at 124.0 light-years, magnitude 1.81, in the Greater Bear constellation.
J2000 coordinates
| Hipparcos number: | HIP 54061 |
| Bayer designation: | alpha UMa |
| Constellation: | Greater Bear (UMa) |
| Right Ascension (RA): | 165.931965° (11:03:44) |
| Declination (Dec): | 61.751035° |
| Visual magnitude: | 1.81 |
| Spectral type: | K0III |
| Distance: | 124.0 light-years |
Visible now?
In Sao Paulo (2026-04-29 05:38): altitude -41.0°, azimuth 333.4°. Below the horizon or very close to it now.
In Rio de Janeiro: altitude -41.8°, azimuth 334.8°.