Where is M103 right now?
M103 is located in the constellation Cassiopeia. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 67° toward the north, with an apparent magnitude of 7.40.
Twilight begins at 00:04 local time. At that moment, M103 will be 67° above the horizon toward the north.
Twilight begins at 00:04 local time. At that moment, M103 will be 67° above the horizon toward the north.
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 00:00: 67° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
How M103 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M103 moves from the north, reaches its highest sampled position at 67° toward the north, and finishes toward the north.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M103
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
| Elevation | 67° |
| Direction | north (4°) |
| Magnitude | 7.4 |
M103 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M103
| Time | 00:04 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 67° |
| Azimuth | 4° |
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 27, 12:00 | 8° | 358° | north | Daylight | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 27, 13:00 | 8° | 6° | north | Daylight | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 27, 14:00 | 10° | 13° | north-east | Daylight | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 27, 15:00 | 14° | 20° | north-east | Daylight | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 27, 16:00 | 18° | 26° | north-east | Daylight | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 27, 17:00 | 24° | 31° | north-east | Twilight | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 27, 18:00 | 30° | 35° | north-east | Visible | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 27, 19:00 | 37° | 37° | north-east | Visible | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 27, 20:00 | 45° | 38° | north-east | Visible | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 27, 21:00 | 52° | 36° | north-east | Visible | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 27, 22:00 | 59° | 31° | north-east | Visible | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 27, 23:00 | 64° | 20° | north-east | Visible | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 28, 00:00 | 67° | 4° | north | Best view | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 28, 01:00 | 66° | 346° | north-west | Visible | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 28, 02:00 | 61° | 333° | north-west | Visible | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 28, 03:00 | 55° | 325° | north-west | Visible | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 28, 03:33 — Astronomical night ends | 51° | 323° | north-west | Visible | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 28, 04:00 | 48° | 322° | north-west | Visible | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 28, 04:04 — Twilight end | 47° | 322° | north-west | Twilight | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 28, 04:34 — Civil sunrise | 44° | 322° | north-west | Twilight | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 28, 05:00 | 40° | 322° | north-west | Twilight | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 28, 05:02 — Sunrise | 40° | 322° | north-west | Twilight | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 28, 06:00 | 33° | 324° | north-west | Daylight | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 28, 07:00 | 27° | 328° | north-west | Daylight | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 28, 08:00 | 21° | 332° | north-west | Daylight | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 28, 09:00 | 15° | 338° | north-west | Daylight | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 28, 10:00 | 12° | 344° | north-west | Daylight | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 28, 11:00 | 9° | 351° | north | Daylight | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 28, 12:00 | 8° | 359° | north | Daylight | 01h 33m | +60° 39′ |