Where is M34 right now?
M34 is located in the constellation Perseus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 17:25 local time. At that moment, M34 will be 18° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 17:25 local time. At that moment, M34 will be 18° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track M34 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for M34 Tonight
The best observable position of M34 is near 00:00: 84° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Best view.
How M34 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M34 moves from the north, reaches its highest sampled position at 84° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M34
| Constellation | Perseus |
| Elevation | 18° |
| Direction | north-east (49°) |
| Magnitude | 5.2 |
M34 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M34
| Time | 17:25 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 18° |
| Azimuth | 49° |
Here you can see the current position of M34 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.
M34 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 16, 12:00 | -10° | 358° | north | Below horizon | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 16, 13:00 | -9° | 10° | north | Below horizon | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 16, 14:00 | -6° | 20° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 16, 15:00 | -1° | 30° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 16, 16:00 | 6° | 39° | north-east | Daylight | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 16, 17:00 | 14° | 46° | north-east | Twilight | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 16, 18:00 | 23° | 53° | north-east | Visible | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 16, 19:00 | 33° | 59° | north-east | Visible | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 16, 20:00 | 43° | 63° | north-east | Visible | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 16, 21:00 | 54° | 66° | north-east | Visible | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 16, 22:00 | 65° | 67° | north-east | Visible | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 16, 23:00 | 76° | 62° | north-east | Visible | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 17, 00:00 | 84° | 12° | north-east | Best view | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 17, 01:00 | 78° | 302° | north-west | Visible | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 17, 02:00 | 68° | 293° | north-west | Visible | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 17, 03:00 | 57° | 293° | north-west | Visible | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 17, 03:51 — Astronomical night ends | 47° | 296° | north-west | Visible | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 17, 04:00 | 46° | 296° | north-west | Visible | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 17, 04:21 — Twilight end | 42° | 298° | north-west | Twilight | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 17, 04:51 — Civil sunrise | 37° | 300° | north-west | Twilight | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 17, 05:00 | 35° | 300° | north-west | Twilight | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 17, 05:19 — Sunrise | 32° | 302° | north-west | Twilight | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 17, 06:00 | 25° | 306° | north-west | Daylight | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 17, 07:00 | 16° | 312° | north-west | Daylight | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 17, 08:00 | 8° | 319° | north-west | Daylight | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 17, 09:00 | 0° | 328° | north-west | Daylight | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 17, 10:00 | -5° | 338° | north-west | Below horizon | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 17, 11:00 | -9° | 348° | north-west | Below horizon | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 17, 12:00 | -10° | 359° | north | Below horizon | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |