Where is M36 right now?
M36 is located in the constellation Auriga. Although M36 is currently 15° 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 03:00: 85° above the horizon toward the south-west. 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 85° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M36
| Constellation | Auriga |
| Elevation | -10° |
| Direction | north-east (32°) |
| Magnitude | 6 |
M36 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M36
| Time | 17:20 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -10° |
| Azimuth | 32° |
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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| Oct 20, 12:00 | -9° | 326° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Oct 20, 13:00 | -14° | 337° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Oct 20, 14:00 | -18° | 350° | north | Below horizon | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Oct 20, 15:00 | -18° | 3° | north | Below horizon | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Oct 20, 16:00 | -16° | 16° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Oct 20, 17:00 | -12° | 28° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Oct 20, 18:00 | -5° | 39° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Oct 20, 19:00 | 3° | 48° | north-east | Very low | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Oct 20, 20:00 | 12° | 56° | north-east | Visible | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Oct 20, 21:00 | 22° | 63° | north-east | Visible | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Oct 20, 22:00 | 33° | 70° | north-east | Visible | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Oct 20, 23:00 | 45° | 76° | north-east | Visible | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Oct 21, 00:00 | 57° | 83° | east | Visible | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Oct 21, 01:00 | 69° | 91° | east | Visible | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Oct 21, 02:00 | 80° | 106° | south-east | Visible | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Oct 21, 03:00 | 85° | 226° | south-west | Best view | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Oct 21, 03:54 — Astronomical night ends | 75° | 263° | west | Visible | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Oct 21, 04:00 | 74° | 264° | west | Visible | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Oct 21, 04:24 — Twilight end | 69° | 269° | west | Visible | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Oct 21, 04:55 — Civil sunrise | 63° | 273° | west | Twilight | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Oct 21, 05:00 | 62° | 274° | west | Twilight | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Oct 21, 05:23 — Sunrise | 58° | 276° | west | Twilight | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Oct 21, 06:00 | 51° | 281° | west | Daylight | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Oct 21, 07:00 | 39° | 287° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Oct 21, 08:00 | 28° | 293° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Oct 21, 09:00 | 17° | 300° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Oct 21, 10:00 | 7° | 308° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Oct 21, 11:00 | -2° | 317° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |
| Oct 21, 12:00 | -9° | 327° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 36m | +34° 08′ |