Where is M39 right now?
M39 is located in the constellation Cygnus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 78° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 4.60.
Where and When to Look for M39 Tonight
The best available observing time for M39 during this observing period is around 14:47, at 78° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
How M39 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, M39 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 82° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track M39 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M39
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Elevation | 78° |
| Direction | north-west (320°) |
| Magnitude | 4.6 |
M39 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M39
| Time | 14:47 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 78° |
| Azimuth | 320° |
Here you can see the current position of M39 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.
M39 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 5, 12:00 | 67° | 59° | north-east | Daylight | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | 76° | 48° | north-east | Twilight | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | 82° | 3° | north | Visible | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | 77° | 314° | north-west | Visible | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | 67° | 302° | north-west | Visible | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | 58° | 300° | north-west | Visible | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | 48° | 302° | north-west | Visible | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | 38° | 306° | north-west | Visible | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | 29° | 311° | north-west | Visible | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | 21° | 317° | north-west | Visible | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | 13° | 324° | north-west | Visible | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | 7° | 332° | north-west | Very low | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | 2° | 340° | north-west | Very low | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | 0° | 346° | north-west | Very low | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | -1° | 350° | north | Below horizon | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | -1° | 351° | north | Below horizon | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | -1° | 356° | north | Below horizon | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | -2° | 360° | north | Below horizon | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | -2° | 1° | north | Below horizon | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | -1° | 10° | north | Below horizon | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | 2° | 19° | north-east | Daylight | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | 7° | 28° | north-east | Daylight | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | 13° | 36° | north-east | Daylight | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | 20° | 43° | north-east | Daylight | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | 29° | 49° | north-east | Daylight | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | 38° | 54° | north-east | Daylight | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | 47° | 58° | north-east | Daylight | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | 57° | 60° | north-east | Daylight | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | 67° | 58° | north-east | Daylight | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |