Where is M41 right now?
M41 is located in the constellation Canis Major. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 18° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 4.50.
Where and When to Look for M41 Tonight
The best available observing time for M41 during this observing period is around 00:33, at 29° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How M41 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, M41 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 29° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track M41 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M41
| Constellation | Canis Major |
| Elevation | 18° |
| Direction | south-east (139°) |
| Magnitude | 4.5 |
M41 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M41
| Time | 21:48 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 18° |
| Azimuth | 139° |
Here you can see the current position of M41 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.
M41 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 31, 12:00 | -69° | 335° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Oct 31, 13:00 | -70° | 16° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Oct 31, 14:00 | -64° | 49° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Oct 31, 15:00 | -54° | 68° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Oct 31, 16:00 | -43° | 82° | east | Below horizon | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Oct 31, 17:00 | -31° | 92° | east | Below horizon | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Oct 31, 18:00 | -20° | 101° | east | Below horizon | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Oct 31, 19:00 | -9° | 110° | south-east | Below horizon | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Oct 31, 20:00 | 2° | 119° | south-east | Very low | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Oct 31, 21:00 | 11° | 130° | south-east | Visible | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Oct 31, 22:00 | 19° | 142° | south-east | Visible | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Oct 31, 23:00 | 25° | 155° | south-east | Visible | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Nov 1, 00:00 | 29° | 171° | south | Visible | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Nov 1, 01:00 | 29° | 187° | south | Visible | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Nov 1, 01:29 — Astronomical night ends | 28° | 194° | south-west | Visible | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Nov 1, 02:00 | 26° | 202° | south-west | Visible | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Nov 1, 02:01 — Twilight end | 26° | 202° | south-west | Twilight | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Nov 1, 02:33 — Civil sunrise | 23° | 210° | south-west | Twilight | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Nov 1, 03:00 | 20° | 216° | south-west | Twilight | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Nov 1, 03:02 — Sunrise | 20° | 217° | south-west | Twilight | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Nov 1, 04:00 | 13° | 228° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Nov 1, 05:00 | 3° | 239° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Nov 1, 06:00 | -7° | 249° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Nov 1, 07:00 | -18° | 258° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Nov 1, 08:00 | -29° | 267° | west | Below horizon | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Nov 1, 09:00 | -41° | 277° | west | Below horizon | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Nov 1, 10:00 | -52° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Nov 1, 11:00 | -62° | 307° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Nov 1, 12:00 | -70° | 337° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Nov 1, 13:00 | -70° | 19° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |