Where is M44 right now?
M44 is located in the constellation Cancer. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track M44 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for M44 Tonight
The best observable position of M44 is near 04:16: 30° above the horizon toward the east. Status: Best view.
How M44 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M44 moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 30° toward the east, and finishes toward the west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M44
| Constellation | Cancer |
| Elevation | -25° |
| Direction | north-west (324°) |
| Magnitude | 3.1 |
M44 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M44
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -25° |
| Azimuth | 324° |
Here you can see the current position of M44 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.
M44 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 44° | 261° | west | Daylight | 08h 40m | +19° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 32° | 271° | west | Daylight | 08h 40m | +19° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 20° | 280° | west | Daylight | 08h 40m | +19° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 9° | 288° | north-west | Daylight | 08h 40m | +19° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -2° | 297° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 40m | +19° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -12° | 307° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 40m | +19° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -21° | 319° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 40m | +19° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -28° | 332° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 40m | +19° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -32° | 348° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 40m | +19° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -33° | 5° | north | Below horizon | 08h 40m | +19° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -30° | 21° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 40m | +19° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -24° | 36° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 40m | +19° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -16° | 48° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 40m | +19° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -7° | 59° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 40m | +19° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 4° | 68° | north-east | Very low | 08h 40m | +19° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 15° | 77° | north-east | Visible | 08h 40m | +19° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 18° | 79° | north-east | Visible | 08h 40m | +19° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 24° | 83° | east | Visible | 08h 40m | +19° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 27° | 85° | east | Twilight | 08h 40m | +19° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 30° | 88° | east | Twilight | 08h 40m | +19° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 36° | 92° | east | Twilight | 08h 40m | +19° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 39° | 94° | east | Daylight | 08h 40m | +19° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 51° | 105° | south-east | Daylight | 08h 40m | +19° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 62° | 122° | south-east | Daylight | 08h 40m | +19° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 70° | 150° | south-east | Daylight | 08h 40m | +19° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 72° | 195° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 40m | +19° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 65° | 230° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 40m | +19° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 55° | 250° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 40m | +19° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 43° | 262° | west | Daylight | 08h 40m | +19° 40′ |