Where is M38 right now?
M38 is located in the constellation Auriga. Although M38 is currently 48° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Track M38 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for M38 Tonight
The best observable position of M38 is near 03:00: 87° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How M38 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M38 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 87° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M38
| Constellation | Auriga |
| Elevation | -9° |
| Direction | north-east (31°) |
| Magnitude | 6.4 |
M38 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M38
| Time | 17:24 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -9° |
| Azimuth | 31° |
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 |
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| Oct 17, 12:00 | -7° | 326° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Oct 17, 13:00 | -12° | 337° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Oct 17, 14:00 | -16° | 349° | north | Below horizon | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Oct 17, 15:00 | -17° | 2° | north | Below horizon | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Oct 17, 16:00 | -15° | 15° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Oct 17, 17:00 | -11° | 26° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Oct 17, 18:00 | -5° | 37° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Oct 17, 19:00 | 3° | 46° | north-east | Very low | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Oct 17, 20:00 | 13° | 54° | north-east | Visible | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Oct 17, 21:00 | 23° | 61° | north-east | Visible | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Oct 17, 22:00 | 33° | 68° | north-east | Visible | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Oct 17, 23:00 | 45° | 74° | north-east | Visible | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Oct 18, 00:00 | 56° | 79° | east | Visible | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Oct 18, 01:00 | 68° | 86° | east | Visible | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Oct 18, 02:00 | 80° | 95° | east | Visible | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Oct 18, 03:00 | 87° | 238° | south-west | Best view | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Oct 18, 03:51 — Astronomical night ends | 77° | 268° | west | Visible | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Oct 18, 04:00 | 76° | 269° | west | Visible | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Oct 18, 04:22 — Twilight end | 71° | 273° | west | Twilight | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Oct 18, 04:52 — Civil sunrise | 65° | 276° | west | Twilight | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Oct 18, 05:00 | 64° | 277° | west | Twilight | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Oct 18, 05:20 — Sunrise | 60° | 279° | west | Twilight | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Oct 18, 06:00 | 52° | 283° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Oct 18, 07:00 | 40° | 289° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Oct 18, 08:00 | 29° | 295° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Oct 18, 09:00 | 19° | 301° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Oct 18, 10:00 | 9° | 309° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Oct 18, 11:00 | 0° | 317° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |
| Oct 18, 12:00 | -7° | 327° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 28m | +35° 51′ |