Where is Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) right now?
Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) is located in the constellation Ursa Major. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 18° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 7.90.
Where and When to Look for Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) Tonight
The highest sampled position of Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) is near 17:00: 29° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Twilight.
How Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 73° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Pinwheel Galaxy (M101)
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Elevation | 18° |
| Direction | north-east (34°) |
| Magnitude | 7.9 |
Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Pinwheel Galaxy (M101)
| Time | 03:20 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 18° |
| Azimuth | 34° |
Here you can see the current position of Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) 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.
Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 24, 12:00 | 70° | 333° | north-west | Daylight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 24, 13:00 | 63° | 319° | north-west | Daylight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 24, 14:00 | 55° | 314° | north-west | Daylight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 24, 15:00 | 46° | 313° | north-west | Daylight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 24, 16:00 | 37° | 315° | north-west | Daylight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 24, 17:00 | 29° | 318° | north-west | Best view | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 24, 18:00 | 22° | 323° | north-west | Visible | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 24, 19:00 | 15° | 329° | north-west | Visible | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 24, 20:00 | 9° | 336° | north-west | Very low | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 24, 21:00 | 5° | 343° | north-west | Very low | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 24, 22:00 | 3° | 352° | north | Very low | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 24, 23:00 | 2° | 1° | north | Very low | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 25, 00:00 | 3° | 9° | north | Very low | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 25, 01:00 | 6° | 18° | north-east | Very low | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 25, 02:00 | 10° | 25° | north-east | Very low | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 25, 03:00 | 16° | 32° | north-east | Visible | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 25, 03:58 — Astronomical night ends | 22° | 38° | north-east | Visible | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 25, 04:00 | 22° | 38° | north-east | Visible | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 25, 04:28 — Twilight end | 26° | 40° | north-east | Visible | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 25, 04:58 — Civil sunrise | 30° | 42° | north-east | Twilight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 25, 05:00 | 30° | 42° | north-east | Twilight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 25, 05:26 — Sunrise | 34° | 44° | north-east | Twilight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 25, 06:00 | 39° | 46° | north-east | Daylight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 25, 07:00 | 47° | 47° | north-east | Daylight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 25, 08:00 | 56° | 46° | north-east | Daylight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 25, 09:00 | 64° | 40° | north-east | Daylight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 25, 10:00 | 71° | 24° | north-east | Daylight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 25, 11:00 | 73° | 357° | north | Daylight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 25, 12:00 | 70° | 332° | north-west | Daylight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |