Where is Dumbbell Nebula (M27) right now?
Dumbbell Nebula (M27) is located in the constellation Vulpecula. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 51° toward the west, with an apparent magnitude of 7.40.
Where and When to Look for Dumbbell Nebula (M27) Tonight
The highest sampled position of Dumbbell Nebula (M27) is near 17:00: 75° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Twilight.
How Dumbbell Nebula (M27) Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Dumbbell Nebula (M27) moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 75° toward the south, and finishes toward the east.
Track Dumbbell Nebula (M27) position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Dumbbell Nebula (M27)
| Constellation | Vulpecula |
| Elevation | 51° |
| Direction | west (261°) |
| Magnitude | 7.4 |
Dumbbell Nebula (M27) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Dumbbell Nebula (M27)
| Time | 19:56 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 51° |
| Azimuth | 261° |
Here you can see the current position of Dumbbell Nebula (M27) 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.
Dumbbell Nebula (M27) Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 21, 12:00 | 24° | 79° | east | Daylight | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Oct 21, 13:00 | 36° | 87° | east | Daylight | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Oct 21, 14:00 | 48° | 97° | east | Daylight | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Oct 21, 15:00 | 59° | 110° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Oct 21, 16:00 | 70° | 131° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Oct 21, 17:00 | 75° | 175° | south | Best view | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Oct 21, 18:00 | 71° | 223° | south-west | Visible | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Oct 21, 19:00 | 61° | 248° | south-west | Visible | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Oct 21, 20:00 | 50° | 261° | west | Visible | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Oct 21, 21:00 | 38° | 271° | west | Visible | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Oct 21, 22:00 | 26° | 280° | west | Visible | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Oct 21, 23:00 | 14° | 288° | north-west | Visible | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Oct 22, 00:00 | 3° | 296° | north-west | Very low | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Oct 22, 01:00 | -7° | 306° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Oct 22, 02:00 | -16° | 316° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Oct 22, 03:00 | -23° | 329° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Oct 22, 03:55 — Astronomical night ends | -28° | 342° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Oct 22, 04:00 | -28° | 343° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Oct 22, 04:25 — Twilight end | -29° | 350° | north | Below horizon | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Oct 22, 04:56 — Civil sunrise | -30° | 358° | north | Below horizon | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Oct 22, 05:00 | -30° | 359° | north | Below horizon | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Oct 22, 05:24 — Sunrise | -30° | 6° | north | Below horizon | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Oct 22, 06:00 | -28° | 15° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Oct 22, 07:00 | -24° | 30° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Oct 22, 08:00 | -17° | 42° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Oct 22, 09:00 | -8° | 53° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Oct 22, 10:00 | 2° | 63° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Oct 22, 11:00 | 13° | 71° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Oct 22, 12:00 | 25° | 79° | east | Daylight | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |