Where is M34 right now?
M34 is located in the constellation Perseus. Although M34 is currently 19° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Where and When to Look for M34 Tonight
The best available observing time for M34 during this observing period is around 19:10, at 87° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
How M34 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, M34 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 86° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track M34 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M34
| Constellation | Perseus |
| Elevation | 28° |
| Direction | north-east (56°) |
| Magnitude | 5.2 |
M34 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M34
| Time | 13:25 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 28° |
| Azimuth | 56° |
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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| Nov 5, 12:00 | 15° | 46° | north-east | Daylight | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | 24° | 53° | north-east | Twilight | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | 33° | 59° | north-east | Visible | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | 44° | 65° | north-east | Visible | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | 54° | 69° | north-east | Visible | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | 65° | 73° | north-east | Visible | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | 76° | 73° | north-east | Visible | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | 86° | 39° | north-east | Visible | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | 81° | 291° | north-west | Visible | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | 70° | 287° | north-west | Visible | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | 59° | 289° | north-west | Visible | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | 48° | 293° | north-west | Visible | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | 38° | 298° | north-west | Visible | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | 32° | 302° | north-west | Visible | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | 28° | 304° | north-west | Visible | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | 27° | 305° | north-west | Twilight | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | 22° | 308° | north-west | Twilight | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | 18° | 311° | north-west | Twilight | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | 17° | 312° | north-west | Twilight | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | 10° | 318° | north-west | Daylight | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | 3° | 327° | north-west | Daylight | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | -2° | 337° | north-west | Below horizon | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | -6° | 347° | north-west | Below horizon | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | -7° | 358° | north | Below horizon | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | -7° | 9° | north | Below horizon | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | -4° | 20° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | 1° | 30° | north-east | Daylight | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | 8° | 39° | north-east | Daylight | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | 16° | 47° | north-east | Daylight | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |