Where is M48 right now?
M48 is located in the constellation Hydra. Although M48 is currently 45° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Track M48 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for M48 Tonight
The best observable position of M48 is near 04:52: 46° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
How M48 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M48 moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 46° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M48
| Constellation | Hydra |
| Elevation | -58° |
| Direction | north (355°) |
| Magnitude | 5.8 |
M48 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M48
| Time | 17:24 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -58° |
| Azimuth | 355° |
Here you can see the current position of M48 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.
M48 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 17, 12:00 | -8° | 269° | west | Below horizon | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 17, 13:00 | -20° | 278° | west | Below horizon | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 17, 14:00 | -32° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 17, 15:00 | -43° | 302° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 17, 16:00 | -52° | 320° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 17, 17:00 | -57° | 344° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 17, 18:00 | -58° | 12° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 17, 19:00 | -53° | 37° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 17, 20:00 | -44° | 55° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 17, 21:00 | -34° | 69° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 17, 22:00 | -22° | 80° | east | Below horizon | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 17, 23:00 | -10° | 89° | east | Below horizon | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 18, 00:00 | 2° | 99° | east | Very low | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 18, 01:00 | 13° | 108° | south-east | Visible | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 18, 02:00 | 24° | 119° | south-east | Visible | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 18, 03:00 | 34° | 132° | south-east | Visible | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 18, 03:51 — Astronomical night ends | 41° | 146° | south-east | Visible | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 18, 04:00 | 42° | 148° | south-east | Visible | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 18, 04:22 — Twilight end | 44° | 155° | south-east | Twilight | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 18, 04:52 — Civil sunrise | 46° | 165° | south-east | Twilight | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 18, 05:00 | 46° | 168° | south-east | Twilight | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 18, 05:20 — Sunrise | 47° | 175° | south | Twilight | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 18, 06:00 | 46° | 190° | south | Daylight | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 18, 07:00 | 42° | 210° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 18, 08:00 | 35° | 227° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 18, 09:00 | 25° | 240° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 18, 10:00 | 14° | 251° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 18, 11:00 | 3° | 261° | west | Daylight | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 18, 12:00 | -9° | 270° | west | Below horizon | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |