Where is M47 right now?
M47 is located in the constellation Puppis. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 38° toward the south, with an apparent magnitude of 4.40.
Where and When to Look for M47 Tonight
The best available observing time for M47 during this observing period is around 03:53, at 37° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
How M47 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, M47 moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 38° toward the south, and finishes toward the west.
Track M47 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M47
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Elevation | -65° |
| Direction | north-east (24°) |
| Magnitude | 4.4 |
M47 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M47
| Time | 17:18 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -65° |
| Azimuth | 24° |
Here you can see the current position of M47 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.
M47 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 22, 12:00 | -25° | 270° | west | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | -37° | 280° | west | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | -48° | 292° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | -58° | 310° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | -66° | 337° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | -67° | 13° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | -61° | 44° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | -51° | 64° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | -40° | 77° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | -28° | 87° | east | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | -16° | 96° | east | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | -4° | 105° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | 7° | 114° | south-east | Very low | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | 17° | 125° | south-east | Visible | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | 26° | 137° | south-east | Visible | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | 33° | 152° | south-east | Visible | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | 37° | 168° | south-east | Visible | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | 37° | 169° | south | Visible | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | 38° | 177° | south | Twilight | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | 38° | 186° | south | Twilight | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | 38° | 187° | south | Twilight | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | 37° | 195° | south-west | Twilight | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | 35° | 205° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | 28° | 220° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | 19° | 233° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | 9° | 244° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | -2° | 253° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | -14° | 262° | west | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | -25° | 271° | west | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |