Where is Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) right now?
Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) is located in the constellation Canes Venatici. Although Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) is currently 60° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:28 local time. At that moment, Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) will be 37° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 18:28 local time. At that moment, Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) will be 37° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Track Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) Tonight
The best observable position of Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) is near 18:00: 42° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
How Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 42° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
| Elevation | 37° |
| Direction | north-west (305°) |
| Magnitude | 8.4 |
Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)
| Time | 18:28 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 37° |
| Azimuth | 305° |
Here you can see the current position of Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) 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.
Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 5, 12:00 | 70° | 54° | north-east | Daylight | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Sep 5, 13:00 | 78° | 32° | north-east | Daylight | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Sep 5, 14:00 | 79° | 339° | north-west | Daylight | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Sep 5, 15:00 | 72° | 309° | north-west | Daylight | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Sep 5, 16:00 | 62° | 302° | north-west | Daylight | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Sep 5, 17:00 | 52° | 301° | north-west | Daylight | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Sep 5, 18:00 | 42° | 304° | north-west | Best view | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Sep 5, 19:00 | 32° | 308° | north-west | Visible | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Sep 5, 20:00 | 23° | 313° | north-west | Visible | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Sep 5, 21:00 | 15° | 319° | north-west | Visible | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Sep 5, 22:00 | 7° | 326° | north-west | Very low | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Sep 5, 23:00 | 1° | 335° | north-west | Very low | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Sep 6, 00:00 | -3° | 344° | north-west | Below horizon | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Sep 6, 01:00 | -5° | 354° | north | Below horizon | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Sep 6, 02:00 | -5° | 4° | north | Below horizon | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Sep 6, 03:00 | -3° | 14° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Sep 6, 03:12 — Astronomical night ends | -3° | 16° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Sep 6, 03:44 — Twilight end | -1° | 21° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Sep 6, 04:00 | 1° | 24° | north-east | Very low | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Sep 6, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 2° | 26° | north-east | Very low | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Sep 6, 04:43 — Sunrise | 4° | 30° | north-east | Very low | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Sep 6, 05:00 | 6° | 32° | north-east | Daylight | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Sep 6, 06:00 | 13° | 40° | north-east | Daylight | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Sep 6, 07:00 | 21° | 46° | north-east | Daylight | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Sep 6, 08:00 | 30° | 51° | north-east | Daylight | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Sep 6, 09:00 | 40° | 56° | north-east | Daylight | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Sep 6, 10:00 | 50° | 58° | north-east | Daylight | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Sep 6, 11:00 | 60° | 58° | north-east | Daylight | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Sep 6, 12:00 | 70° | 53° | north-east | Daylight | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |