Where is Galactic Center right now?
It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 12° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of .
Twilight begins at 17:56 local time. At that moment, Galactic Center will be 12° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 17:56 local time. At that moment, Galactic Center will be 12° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track Galactic Center position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Galactic Center Tonight
The best observable position of Galactic Center is near 17:00: 18° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How Galactic Center Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Galactic Center moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 18° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Galactic Center
| Constellation | — |
| Elevation | 12° |
| Direction | south-west (219°) |
Galactic Center Passage Through Night
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Current position of Galactic Center
| Time | 17:56 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 12° |
| Azimuth | 219° |
Here you can see the current position of Galactic Center 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.
Galactic Center Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 19, 12:00 | 11° | 141° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 45m | −29° 00′ |
| Oct 19, 13:00 | 18° | 153° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 45m | −29° 00′ |
| Oct 19, 14:00 | 22° | 166° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 45m | −29° 00′ |
| Oct 19, 15:00 | 24° | 180° | south | Daylight | 17h 45m | −29° 00′ |
| Oct 19, 16:00 | 22° | 194° | south-west | Daylight | 17h 45m | −29° 00′ |
| Oct 19, 17:00 | 18° | 208° | south-west | Best view | 17h 45m | −29° 00′ |
| Oct 19, 18:00 | 11° | 219° | south-west | Visible | 17h 45m | −29° 00′ |
| Oct 19, 19:00 | 3° | 229° | south-west | Very low | 17h 45m | −29° 00′ |
| Oct 19, 20:00 | -7° | 238° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −29° 00′ |
| Oct 19, 21:00 | -17° | 246° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −29° 00′ |
| Oct 19, 22:00 | -29° | 254° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −29° 00′ |
| Oct 19, 23:00 | -40° | 261° | west | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −29° 00′ |
| Oct 20, 00:00 | -52° | 269° | west | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −29° 00′ |
| Oct 20, 01:00 | -64° | 280° | west | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −29° 00′ |
| Oct 20, 02:00 | -75° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −29° 00′ |
| Oct 20, 03:00 | -82° | 4° | north | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −29° 00′ |
| Oct 20, 03:53 — Astronomical night ends | -76° | 59° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −29° 00′ |
| Oct 20, 04:00 | -75° | 62° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −29° 00′ |
| Oct 20, 04:23 — Twilight end | -70° | 71° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −29° 00′ |
| Oct 20, 04:54 — Civil sunrise | -64° | 80° | east | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −29° 00′ |
| Oct 20, 05:00 | -63° | 81° | east | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −29° 00′ |
| Oct 20, 05:22 — Sunrise | -59° | 85° | east | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −29° 00′ |
| Oct 20, 06:00 | -51° | 91° | east | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −29° 00′ |
| Oct 20, 07:00 | -39° | 99° | east | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −29° 00′ |
| Oct 20, 08:00 | -28° | 107° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −29° 00′ |
| Oct 20, 09:00 | -17° | 114° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −29° 00′ |
| Oct 20, 10:00 | -6° | 122° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −29° 00′ |
| Oct 20, 11:00 | 4° | 131° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 45m | −29° 00′ |
| Oct 20, 12:00 | 12° | 142° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 45m | −29° 00′ |