Where is Andromeda Galaxy (M31) right now?
Andromeda Galaxy (M31) is located in the constellation Andromeda. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 17:28 local time. At that moment, Andromeda Galaxy (M31) will be 36° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 17:28 local time. At that moment, Andromeda Galaxy (M31) will be 36° 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 22:00: 85° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Best view.
How Andromeda Galaxy (M31) Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Andromeda Galaxy (M31) 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 Andromeda Galaxy (M31)
| Constellation | Andromeda |
| Elevation | 36° |
| Direction | north-east (62°) |
| Magnitude | 3.4 |
Andromeda Galaxy (M31) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Andromeda Galaxy (M31)
| Time | 17:28 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 36° |
| Azimuth | 62° |
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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| Oct 14, 12:00 | -8° | 19° | north-east | Below horizon | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 14, 13:00 | -3° | 29° | north-east | Below horizon | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 14, 14:00 | 4° | 39° | north-east | Daylight | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 14, 15:00 | 12° | 47° | north-east | Daylight | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 14, 16:00 | 21° | 53° | north-east | Daylight | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 14, 17:00 | 31° | 59° | north-east | Twilight | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 14, 18:00 | 41° | 64° | north-east | Visible | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 14, 19:00 | 52° | 68° | north-east | Visible | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 14, 20:00 | 64° | 71° | north-east | Visible | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 14, 21:00 | 75° | 69° | north-east | Visible | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 14, 22:00 | 85° | 36° | north-east | Best view | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 14, 23:00 | 80° | 298° | north-west | Visible | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 15, 00:00 | 69° | 289° | north-west | Visible | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 15, 01:00 | 58° | 290° | north-west | Visible | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 15, 02:00 | 47° | 293° | north-west | Visible | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 15, 03:00 | 36° | 298° | north-west | Visible | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 15, 03:49 — Astronomical night ends | 28° | 302° | north-west | Visible | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 15, 04:00 | 26° | 303° | north-west | Visible | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 15, 04:19 — Twilight end | 23° | 305° | north-west | Visible | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 15, 04:49 — Civil sunrise | 18° | 309° | north-west | Twilight | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 15, 05:00 | 16° | 310° | north-west | Twilight | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 15, 05:17 — Sunrise | 14° | 312° | north-west | Twilight | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 15, 06:00 | 8° | 317° | north-west | Daylight | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 15, 07:00 | 0° | 326° | north-west | Daylight | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 15, 08:00 | -6° | 335° | north-west | Below horizon | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 15, 09:00 | -10° | 346° | north-west | Below horizon | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 15, 10:00 | -11° | 357° | north | Below horizon | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 15, 11:00 | -11° | 9° | north | Below horizon | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 15, 12:00 | -8° | 20° | north-east | Below horizon | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |