Where is M46 right now?
M46 is located in the constellation Puppis. Although M46 is currently 38° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Track M46 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for M46 Tonight
The best observable position of M46 is near 04:18: 36° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
How M46 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M46 moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 36° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M46
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Elevation | -67° |
| Direction | north (7°) |
| Magnitude | 6.1 |
M46 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M46
| Time | 17:29 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -67° |
| Azimuth | 7° |
Here you can see the current position of M46 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.
M46 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 13, 12:00 | -17° | 264° | west | Below horizon | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 13, 13:00 | -29° | 273° | west | Below horizon | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 13, 14:00 | -41° | 283° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 13, 15:00 | -52° | 297° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 13, 16:00 | -61° | 317° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 13, 17:00 | -67° | 348° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 13, 18:00 | -66° | 25° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 13, 19:00 | -58° | 52° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 13, 20:00 | -48° | 69° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 13, 21:00 | -36° | 81° | east | Below horizon | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 13, 22:00 | -24° | 90° | east | Below horizon | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 13, 23:00 | -12° | 99° | east | Below horizon | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 14, 00:00 | -1° | 108° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 14, 01:00 | 10° | 118° | south-east | Visible | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 14, 02:00 | 20° | 129° | south-east | Visible | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 14, 03:00 | 29° | 142° | south-east | Visible | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 14, 03:48 — Astronomical night ends | 34° | 154° | south-east | Visible | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 14, 04:00 | 35° | 157° | south-east | Visible | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 14, 04:18 — Twilight end | 36° | 162° | south-east | Twilight | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 14, 04:48 — Civil sunrise | 37° | 171° | south | Twilight | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 14, 05:00 | 38° | 175° | south | Twilight | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 14, 05:16 — Sunrise | 38° | 180° | south | Twilight | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 14, 06:00 | 37° | 193° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 14, 07:00 | 32° | 210° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 14, 08:00 | 25° | 224° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 14, 09:00 | 16° | 236° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 14, 10:00 | 6° | 247° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 14, 11:00 | -6° | 256° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 14, 12:00 | -18° | 265° | west | Below horizon | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |