Where is M29 right now?
M29 is located in the constellation Cygnus. Although M29 is currently 20° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M29 will be 66° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M29 will be 66° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track M29 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for M29 Tonight
The best observable position of M29 is near 20:00: 85° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Best view.
How M29 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M29 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 85° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M29
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Elevation | 66° |
| Direction | north-east (78°) |
| Magnitude | 6.6 |
M29 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M29
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 66° |
| Azimuth | 78° |
Here you can see the current position of M29 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.
M29 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 12:00 | 0° | 39° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 23m | +38° 30′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 8° | 47° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 23m | +38° 30′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 18° | 55° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 23m | +38° 30′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 28° | 61° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 23m | +38° 30′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 39° | 67° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 23m | +38° 30′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 50° | 72° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 23m | +38° 30′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 61° | 76° | north-east | Twilight | 20h 23m | +38° 30′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 73° | 79° | east | Visible | 20h 23m | +38° 30′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 85° | 76° | north-east | Best view | 20h 23m | +38° 30′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 83° | 282° | north-west | Visible | 20h 23m | +38° 30′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 72° | 281° | west | Visible | 20h 23m | +38° 30′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 60° | 284° | north-west | Visible | 20h 23m | +38° 30′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 48° | 289° | north-west | Visible | 20h 23m | +38° 30′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 37° | 294° | north-west | Visible | 20h 23m | +38° 30′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 27° | 300° | north-west | Visible | 20h 23m | +38° 30′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 17° | 306° | north-west | Visible | 20h 23m | +38° 30′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 14° | 308° | north-west | Visible | 20h 23m | +38° 30′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 9° | 312° | north-west | Very low | 20h 23m | +38° 30′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 7° | 314° | north-west | Very low | 20h 23m | +38° 30′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 5° | 316° | north-west | Very low | 20h 23m | +38° 30′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 1° | 320° | north-west | Very low | 20h 23m | +38° 30′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -1° | 322° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 23m | +38° 30′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -7° | 332° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 23m | +38° 30′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -12° | 343° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 23m | +38° 30′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -14° | 355° | north | Below horizon | 20h 23m | +38° 30′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -14° | 7° | north | Below horizon | 20h 23m | +38° 30′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -11° | 19° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 23m | +38° 30′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -6° | 30° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 23m | +38° 30′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 1° | 39° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 23m | +38° 30′ |