Where is Andromeda Galaxy (M31) right now?
Andromeda Galaxy (M31) is located in the constellation Andromeda. Although Andromeda Galaxy (M31) is currently 2° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:02 local time. At that moment, Andromeda Galaxy (M31) will be 28° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 18:02 local time. At that moment, Andromeda Galaxy (M31) will be 28° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track Andromeda Galaxy (M31) position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Andromeda Galaxy (M31) Tonight
The best observable position of Andromeda Galaxy (M31) is near 00:00: 84° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
How Andromeda Galaxy (M31) Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Andromeda Galaxy (M31) moves from the north, reaches its highest sampled position at 84° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the north.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Andromeda Galaxy (M31)
| Constellation | Andromeda |
| Elevation | 28° |
| Direction | north-east (58°) |
| Magnitude | 3.4 |
Andromeda Galaxy (M31) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Andromeda Galaxy (M31)
| Time | 18:02 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 28° |
| Azimuth | 58° |
Here you can see the current position of Andromeda Galaxy (M31) 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.
Andromeda Galaxy (M31) Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 24, 12:00 | -11° | 5° | north | Below horizon | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Sep 24, 13:00 | -9° | 16° | north-east | Below horizon | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Sep 24, 14:00 | -5° | 26° | north-east | Below horizon | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Sep 24, 15:00 | 1° | 36° | north-east | Daylight | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Sep 24, 16:00 | 9° | 44° | north-east | Daylight | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Sep 24, 17:00 | 18° | 51° | north-east | Daylight | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Sep 24, 18:00 | 28° | 58° | north-east | Twilight | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Sep 24, 19:00 | 38° | 63° | north-east | Visible | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Sep 24, 20:00 | 49° | 67° | north-east | Visible | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Sep 24, 21:00 | 60° | 70° | north-east | Visible | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Sep 24, 22:00 | 71° | 71° | north-east | Visible | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Sep 24, 23:00 | 82° | 57° | north-east | Visible | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Sep 25, 00:00 | 84° | 310° | north-west | Best view | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Sep 25, 01:00 | 73° | 290° | north-west | Visible | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Sep 25, 02:00 | 62° | 289° | north-west | Visible | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Sep 25, 03:00 | 50° | 292° | north-west | Visible | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Sep 25, 03:24 — Astronomical night ends | 46° | 294° | north-west | Visible | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Sep 25, 03:55 — Twilight end | 40° | 296° | north-west | Visible | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Sep 25, 04:00 | 40° | 296° | north-west | Twilight | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Sep 25, 04:26 — Civil sunrise | 35° | 299° | north-west | Twilight | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Sep 25, 04:59 — Sunrise | 29° | 302° | north-west | Twilight | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Sep 25, 05:00 | 29° | 302° | north-west | Twilight | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Sep 25, 06:00 | 19° | 308° | north-west | Daylight | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Sep 25, 07:00 | 10° | 315° | north-west | Daylight | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Sep 25, 08:00 | 2° | 323° | north-west | Daylight | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Sep 25, 09:00 | -4° | 332° | north-west | Below horizon | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Sep 25, 10:00 | -9° | 343° | north-west | Below horizon | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Sep 25, 11:00 | -11° | 354° | north | Below horizon | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Sep 25, 12:00 | -11° | 5° | north | Below horizon | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |