Where is Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) right now?
Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) is located in the constellation Ursa Major. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) Tonight
The highest sampled position of Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) is near 05:00: 5° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Very low.
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 35° 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 | -28° |
| Direction | north-west (337°) |
| Magnitude | 7.9 |
Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Pinwheel Galaxy (M101)
| Time | 19:58 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -28° |
| Azimuth | 337° |
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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| Nov 14, 12:00 | 32° | 344° | north-west | Daylight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Nov 14, 13:00 | 27° | 336° | north-west | Daylight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Nov 14, 14:00 | 21° | 330° | north-west | Daylight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Nov 14, 15:00 | 13° | 326° | north-west | Daylight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Nov 14, 16:00 | 4° | 325° | north-west | Daylight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Nov 14, 17:00 | -5° | 325° | north-west | Below horizon | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Nov 14, 18:00 | -13° | 327° | north-west | Below horizon | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Nov 14, 19:00 | -21° | 331° | north-west | Below horizon | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Nov 14, 20:00 | -28° | 337° | north-west | Below horizon | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Nov 14, 21:00 | -33° | 345° | north-west | Below horizon | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Nov 14, 22:00 | -35° | 355° | north | Below horizon | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Nov 14, 23:00 | -35° | 6° | north | Below horizon | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Nov 15, 00:00 | -32° | 16° | north-east | Below horizon | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Nov 15, 01:00 | -27° | 24° | north-east | Below horizon | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Nov 15, 02:00 | -20° | 30° | north-east | Below horizon | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Nov 15, 03:00 | -12° | 34° | north-east | Below horizon | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Nov 15, 04:00 | -4° | 35° | north-east | Below horizon | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Nov 15, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 0° | 36° | north-east | Very low | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Nov 15, 04:53 — Twilight end | 4° | 35° | north-east | Very low | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Nov 15, 05:00 | 5° | 35° | north-east | Very low | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Nov 15, 05:19 — Civil sunrise | 8° | 35° | north-east | Very low | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Nov 15, 05:42 — Sunrise | 11° | 34° | north-east | Twilight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Nov 15, 06:00 | 13° | 33° | north-east | Daylight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Nov 15, 07:00 | 21° | 29° | north-east | Daylight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Nov 15, 08:00 | 28° | 23° | north-east | Daylight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Nov 15, 09:00 | 33° | 15° | north-east | Daylight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Nov 15, 10:00 | 35° | 4° | north | Daylight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Nov 15, 11:00 | 35° | 354° | north | Daylight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Nov 15, 12:00 | 32° | 344° | north-west | Daylight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |