Where is M36 right now?
M36 is located in the constellation Auriga. Although M36 is currently 68° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Track M36 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for M36 Tonight
The best observable position of M36 is near 04:06: 87° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How M36 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M36 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 87° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M36
| Constellation | Auriga |
| Elevation | -15° |
| Direction | north-east (21°) |
| Magnitude | 6 |
M36 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M36
| Time | 17:49 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -15° |
| Azimuth | 21° |
Here you can see the current position of M36 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.
M36 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 29, 12:00 | 2° | 313° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Sep 29, 13:00 | -6° | 322° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Sep 29, 14:00 | -12° | 333° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Sep 29, 15:00 | -17° | 345° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Sep 29, 16:00 | -18° | 358° | north | Below horizon | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Sep 29, 17:00 | -18° | 11° | north | Below horizon | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Sep 29, 18:00 | -14° | 23° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Sep 29, 19:00 | -8° | 35° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Sep 29, 20:00 | -1° | 45° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Sep 29, 21:00 | 9° | 53° | north-east | Very low | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Sep 29, 22:00 | 19° | 61° | north-east | Visible | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Sep 29, 23:00 | 29° | 68° | north-east | Visible | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Sep 30, 00:00 | 41° | 74° | north-east | Visible | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Sep 30, 01:00 | 52° | 80° | east | Visible | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Sep 30, 02:00 | 64° | 87° | east | Visible | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Sep 30, 03:00 | 76° | 98° | east | Visible | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Sep 30, 03:35 — Astronomical night ends | 83° | 115° | south-east | Visible | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Sep 30, 04:00 | 86° | 156° | south-east | Visible | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Sep 30, 04:06 — Twilight end | 87° | 178° | south | Visible | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Sep 30, 04:36 — Civil sunrise | 83° | 244° | south-west | Twilight | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Sep 30, 05:00 | 79° | 257° | south-west | Twilight | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Sep 30, 05:03 — Sunrise | 78° | 259° | west | Twilight | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Sep 30, 06:00 | 67° | 271° | west | Daylight | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Sep 30, 07:00 | 55° | 278° | west | Daylight | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Sep 30, 08:00 | 43° | 285° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Sep 30, 09:00 | 32° | 291° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Sep 30, 10:00 | 21° | 298° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Sep 30, 11:00 | 11° | 305° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Sep 30, 12:00 | 1° | 313° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |