Where is M3 right now?
M3 is located in the constellation Canes Venatici. Although M3 is currently 61° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:28 local time. At that moment, M3 will be 32° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 18:28 local time. At that moment, M3 will be 32° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Track M3 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for M3 Tonight
The best observable position of M3 is near 18:00: 38° above the horizon toward the west. Status: Best view.
How M3 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M3 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 38° toward the west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M3
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
| Elevation | 32° |
| Direction | north-west (283°) |
| Magnitude | 6.4 |
M3 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M3
| Time | 18:28 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 32° |
| Azimuth | 283° |
Here you can see the current position of M3 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.
M3 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 5, 12:00 | 65° | 103° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Sep 5, 13:00 | 76° | 127° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Sep 5, 14:00 | 81° | 194° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Sep 5, 15:00 | 73° | 244° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Sep 5, 16:00 | 61° | 261° | west | Daylight | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Sep 5, 17:00 | 49° | 272° | west | Daylight | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Sep 5, 18:00 | 38° | 280° | west | Best view | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Sep 5, 19:00 | 26° | 287° | north-west | Visible | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Sep 5, 20:00 | 15° | 295° | north-west | Visible | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Sep 5, 21:00 | 4° | 303° | north-west | Very low | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Sep 5, 22:00 | -5° | 312° | north-west | Below horizon | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Sep 5, 23:00 | -13° | 323° | north-west | Below horizon | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 00:00 | -20° | 335° | north-west | Below horizon | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 01:00 | -23° | 349° | north-west | Below horizon | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 02:00 | -24° | 3° | north | Below horizon | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 03:00 | -22° | 17° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 03:12 — Astronomical night ends | -21° | 20° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 03:44 — Twilight end | -19° | 27° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 04:00 | -17° | 30° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -16° | 34° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 04:43 — Sunrise | -12° | 39° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 05:00 | -10° | 42° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 06:00 | -2° | 52° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 07:00 | 8° | 61° | north-east | Daylight | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 08:00 | 19° | 68° | north-east | Daylight | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 09:00 | 31° | 76° | north-east | Daylight | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 10:00 | 42° | 83° | east | Daylight | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 11:00 | 54° | 92° | east | Daylight | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 12:00 | 66° | 104° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |