Where is M3 right now?
M3 is located in the constellation Canes Venatici. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 17° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 6.39.
Twilight begins at 04:52 local time. At that moment, M3 will be 17° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 04:52 local time. At that moment, M3 will be 17° above the horizon toward the north-east.
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 04:55: 18° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Best view.
How M3 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M3 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 18° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the south-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M3
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
| Elevation | 17° |
| Direction | north-east (67°) |
| Magnitude | 6.4 |
M3 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M3
| Time | 04:52 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 17° |
| Azimuth | 67° |
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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| Oct 20, 12:00 | 73° | 242° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Oct 20, 13:00 | 62° | 261° | west | Daylight | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Oct 20, 14:00 | 50° | 271° | west | Daylight | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Oct 20, 15:00 | 38° | 279° | west | Daylight | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Oct 20, 16:00 | 26° | 287° | north-west | Daylight | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Oct 20, 17:00 | 15° | 294° | north-west | Twilight | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Oct 20, 18:00 | 5° | 302° | north-west | Very low | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Oct 20, 19:00 | -5° | 312° | north-west | Below horizon | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Oct 20, 20:00 | -13° | 322° | north-west | Below horizon | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Oct 20, 21:00 | -19° | 334° | north-west | Below horizon | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Oct 20, 22:00 | -23° | 348° | north-west | Below horizon | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Oct 20, 23:00 | -24° | 2° | north | Below horizon | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Oct 21, 00:00 | -22° | 16° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Oct 21, 01:00 | -18° | 30° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Oct 21, 02:00 | -11° | 41° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Oct 21, 03:00 | -2° | 51° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Oct 21, 03:54 — Astronomical night ends | 7° | 59° | north-east | Very low | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Oct 21, 04:00 | 8° | 60° | north-east | Very low | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Oct 21, 04:24 — Twilight end | 12° | 63° | north-east | Visible | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Oct 21, 04:55 — Civil sunrise | 18° | 67° | north-east | Twilight | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Oct 21, 05:00 | 19° | 68° | north-east | Twilight | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Oct 21, 05:23 — Sunrise | 23° | 71° | north-east | Twilight | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Oct 21, 06:00 | 30° | 76° | north-east | Daylight | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Oct 21, 07:00 | 42° | 83° | east | Daylight | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Oct 21, 08:00 | 54° | 92° | east | Daylight | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Oct 21, 09:00 | 65° | 103° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Oct 21, 10:00 | 76° | 128° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Oct 21, 11:00 | 81° | 195° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |
| Oct 21, 12:00 | 73° | 244° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 42m | +28° 22′ |