Where is Dumbbell Nebula (M27) right now?
Dumbbell Nebula (M27) is located in the constellation Vulpecula. Although Dumbbell Nebula (M27) is currently 23° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:35 local time. At that moment, Dumbbell Nebula (M27) will be 51° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 18:35 local time. At that moment, Dumbbell Nebula (M27) will be 51° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Where and When to Look for Dumbbell Nebula (M27) Tonight
The highest sampled position of Dumbbell Nebula (M27) is near 19:00: 46° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Visible.
How Dumbbell Nebula (M27) Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Dumbbell Nebula (M27) moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 67° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north-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 | north-west (308°) |
| Magnitude | 7.4 |
Dumbbell Nebula (M27) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Dumbbell Nebula (M27)
| Time | 18:35 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 51° |
| Azimuth | 308° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 12:00 | 22° | 65° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Nov 14, 13:00 | 35° | 62° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Nov 14, 14:00 | 48° | 55° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Nov 14, 15:00 | 59° | 41° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Nov 14, 16:00 | 67° | 14° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Nov 14, 17:00 | 66° | 340° | north-west | Daylight | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Nov 14, 18:00 | 57° | 316° | north-west | Twilight | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Nov 14, 19:00 | 46° | 304° | north-west | Best view | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Nov 14, 20:00 | 33° | 297° | north-west | Visible | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Nov 14, 21:00 | 19° | 294° | north-west | Visible | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Nov 14, 22:00 | 5° | 293° | north-west | Very low | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Nov 14, 23:00 | -8° | 293° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Nov 15, 00:00 | -22° | 295° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Nov 15, 01:00 | -36° | 298° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Nov 15, 02:00 | -48° | 306° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Nov 15, 03:00 | -60° | 320° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Nov 15, 04:00 | -67° | 347° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Nov 15, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | -67° | 4° | north | Below horizon | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Nov 15, 04:53 — Twilight end | -66° | 18° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Nov 15, 05:00 | -66° | 21° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Nov 15, 05:19 — Civil sunrise | -63° | 30° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Nov 15, 05:42 — Sunrise | -60° | 39° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Nov 15, 06:00 | -57° | 45° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Nov 15, 07:00 | -45° | 57° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Nov 15, 08:00 | -32° | 63° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Nov 15, 09:00 | -19° | 66° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Nov 15, 10:00 | -5° | 67° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Nov 15, 11:00 | 9° | 67° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |
| Nov 15, 12:00 | 23° | 65° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 59m | +22° 43′ |