Where is M32 right now?
M32 is located in the constellation Andromeda. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 85° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 8.13.
Twilight begins at 21:52 local time. At that moment, M32 will be 85° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 21:52 local time. At that moment, M32 will be 85° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track M32 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for M32 Tonight
The best observable position of M32 is near 22:00: 86° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Best view.
How M32 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M32 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 86° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M32
| Constellation | Andromeda |
| Elevation | 85° |
| Direction | north-east (39°) |
| Magnitude | 8.1 |
M32 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M32
| Time | 21:52 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 85° |
| Azimuth | 39° |
Here you can see the current position of M32 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.
M32 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 16, 12:00 | -8° | 21° | north-east | Below horizon | 00h 42m | +40° 51′ |
| Oct 16, 13:00 | -3° | 31° | north-east | Below horizon | 00h 42m | +40° 51′ |
| Oct 16, 14:00 | 4° | 40° | north-east | Daylight | 00h 42m | +40° 51′ |
| Oct 16, 15:00 | 13° | 48° | north-east | Daylight | 00h 42m | +40° 51′ |
| Oct 16, 16:00 | 22° | 55° | north-east | Daylight | 00h 42m | +40° 51′ |
| Oct 16, 17:00 | 32° | 60° | north-east | Twilight | 00h 42m | +40° 51′ |
| Oct 16, 18:00 | 43° | 65° | north-east | Visible | 00h 42m | +40° 51′ |
| Oct 16, 19:00 | 54° | 69° | north-east | Visible | 00h 42m | +40° 51′ |
| Oct 16, 20:00 | 65° | 72° | north-east | Visible | 00h 42m | +40° 51′ |
| Oct 16, 21:00 | 76° | 70° | north-east | Visible | 00h 42m | +40° 51′ |
| Oct 16, 22:00 | 86° | 21° | north-east | Best view | 00h 42m | +40° 51′ |
| Oct 16, 23:00 | 79° | 293° | north-west | Visible | 00h 42m | +40° 51′ |
| Oct 17, 00:00 | 68° | 288° | north-west | Visible | 00h 42m | +40° 51′ |
| Oct 17, 01:00 | 57° | 290° | north-west | Visible | 00h 42m | +40° 51′ |
| Oct 17, 02:00 | 45° | 293° | north-west | Visible | 00h 42m | +40° 51′ |
| Oct 17, 03:00 | 35° | 298° | north-west | Visible | 00h 42m | +40° 51′ |
| Oct 17, 03:51 — Astronomical night ends | 26° | 303° | north-west | Visible | 00h 42m | +40° 51′ |
| Oct 17, 04:00 | 24° | 304° | north-west | Visible | 00h 42m | +40° 51′ |
| Oct 17, 04:21 — Twilight end | 21° | 306° | north-west | Twilight | 00h 42m | +40° 51′ |
| Oct 17, 04:51 — Civil sunrise | 16° | 309° | north-west | Twilight | 00h 42m | +40° 51′ |
| Oct 17, 05:00 | 15° | 310° | north-west | Twilight | 00h 42m | +40° 51′ |
| Oct 17, 05:19 — Sunrise | 12° | 313° | north-west | Twilight | 00h 42m | +40° 51′ |
| Oct 17, 06:00 | 6° | 318° | north-west | Daylight | 00h 42m | +40° 51′ |
| Oct 17, 07:00 | -1° | 327° | north-west | Below horizon | 00h 42m | +40° 51′ |
| Oct 17, 08:00 | -7° | 337° | north-west | Below horizon | 00h 42m | +40° 51′ |
| Oct 17, 09:00 | -10° | 347° | north-west | Below horizon | 00h 42m | +40° 51′ |
| Oct 17, 10:00 | -12° | 359° | north | Below horizon | 00h 42m | +40° 51′ |
| Oct 17, 11:00 | -11° | 11° | north | Below horizon | 00h 42m | +40° 51′ |
| Oct 17, 12:00 | -7° | 22° | north-east | Below horizon | 00h 42m | +40° 51′ |