Where is M38 right now?
M38 is located in the constellation Auriga. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for M38 Tonight
The highest sampled position of M38 is near 02:00: 54° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Visible.
How M38 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, M38 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 54° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track M38 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M38
| Constellation | Auriga |
| Elevation | -12° |
| Direction | north-east (53°) |
| Magnitude | 6.4 |
M38 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M38
| Time | 19:26 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -12° |
| Azimuth | 53° |
Here you can see the current position of M38 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.
M38 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 12:00 | -41° | 321° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Nov 6, 13:00 | -49° | 333° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Nov 6, 14:00 | -54° | 351° | north | Below horizon | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Nov 6, 15:00 | -53° | 12° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Nov 6, 16:00 | -48° | 29° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Nov 6, 17:00 | -39° | 41° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Nov 6, 18:00 | -29° | 48° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Nov 6, 19:00 | -17° | 52° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Nov 6, 20:00 | -5° | 54° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Nov 6, 21:00 | 7° | 54° | north-east | Very low | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Nov 6, 22:00 | 19° | 52° | north-east | Visible | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Nov 6, 23:00 | 31° | 47° | north-east | Visible | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Nov 7, 00:00 | 41° | 39° | north-east | Visible | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Nov 7, 01:00 | 49° | 26° | north-east | Visible | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Nov 7, 02:00 | 54° | 8° | north | Best view | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Nov 7, 03:00 | 53° | 348° | north-west | Visible | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Nov 7, 04:00 | 48° | 330° | north-west | Visible | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Nov 7, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 44° | 324° | north-west | Visible | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Nov 7, 04:53 — Twilight end | 40° | 320° | north-west | Twilight | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Nov 7, 05:00 | 39° | 319° | north-west | Twilight | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Nov 7, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | 36° | 316° | north-west | Twilight | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Nov 7, 05:41 — Sunrise | 32° | 314° | north-west | Twilight | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Nov 7, 06:00 | 28° | 312° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Nov 7, 07:00 | 17° | 308° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Nov 7, 08:00 | 5° | 306° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Nov 7, 09:00 | -8° | 306° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Nov 7, 10:00 | -20° | 308° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Nov 7, 11:00 | -31° | 313° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Nov 7, 12:00 | -41° | 321° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |