Where is M103 right now?
M103 is located in the constellation Cassiopeia. Although M103 is currently 8° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M103 will be 24° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M103 will be 24° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track M103 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for M103 Tonight
The best observable position of M103 is near 02:00: 66° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
How M103 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M103 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 66° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M103
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
| Elevation | 24° |
| Direction | north-east (31°) |
| Magnitude | 7.4 |
M103 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M103
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 24° |
| Azimuth | 31° |
Here you can see the current position of M103 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.
M103 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 10° | 348° | north-west | Daylight | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 8° | 355° | north | Daylight | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 8° | 3° | north | Daylight | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 9° | 10° | north | Daylight | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 12° | 17° | north-east | Daylight | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 16° | 23° | north-east | Daylight | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 22° | 29° | north-east | Twilight | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 28° | 33° | north-east | Visible | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 35° | 36° | north-east | Visible | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 42° | 38° | north-east | Visible | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 49° | 37° | north-east | Visible | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 56° | 34° | north-east | Visible | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 62° | 25° | north-east | Visible | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 66° | 11° | north | Visible | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 66° | 352° | north | Best view | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 63° | 337° | north-west | Visible | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 62° | 334° | north-west | Visible | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 59° | 329° | north-west | Visible | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 57° | 327° | north-west | Twilight | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 56° | 326° | north-west | Twilight | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 52° | 324° | north-west | Twilight | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 51° | 323° | north-west | Daylight | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 43° | 322° | north-west | Daylight | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 36° | 323° | north-west | Daylight | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 29° | 326° | north-west | Daylight | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 23° | 330° | north-west | Daylight | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 17° | 336° | north-west | Daylight | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 13° | 342° | north-west | Daylight | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 10° | 349° | north-west | Daylight | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |