Where is Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) right now?
Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) is located in the constellation Canes Venatici. Although Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) is currently 39° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Where and When to Look for Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) Tonight
The highest sampled position of Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) is near 04:28: 27° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Visible.
How Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 79° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
| Elevation | 19° |
| Direction | north-west (316°) |
| Magnitude | 8.4 |
Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)
| Time | 17:15 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 19° |
| Azimuth | 316° |
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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| Oct 24, 12:00 | 70° | 307° | north-west | Daylight | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Oct 24, 13:00 | 60° | 302° | north-west | Daylight | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Oct 24, 14:00 | 50° | 302° | north-west | Daylight | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Oct 24, 15:00 | 40° | 304° | north-west | Daylight | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Oct 24, 16:00 | 30° | 309° | north-west | Daylight | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Oct 24, 17:00 | 21° | 314° | north-west | Twilight | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Oct 24, 18:00 | 13° | 320° | north-west | Visible | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Oct 24, 19:00 | 6° | 328° | north-west | Very low | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Oct 24, 20:00 | 0° | 337° | north-west | Very low | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Oct 24, 21:00 | -3° | 346° | north-west | Below horizon | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Oct 24, 22:00 | -5° | 356° | north | Below horizon | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Oct 24, 23:00 | -5° | 6° | north | Below horizon | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Oct 25, 00:00 | -3° | 16° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Oct 25, 01:00 | 2° | 26° | north-east | Very low | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Oct 25, 02:00 | 8° | 34° | north-east | Very low | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Oct 25, 03:00 | 15° | 41° | north-east | Visible | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Oct 25, 03:58 — Astronomical night ends | 23° | 47° | north-east | Visible | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Oct 25, 04:00 | 23° | 47° | north-east | Visible | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Oct 25, 04:28 — Twilight end | 27° | 50° | north-east | Visible | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Oct 25, 04:58 — Civil sunrise | 32° | 52° | north-east | Twilight | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Oct 25, 05:00 | 32° | 52° | north-east | Twilight | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Oct 25, 05:26 — Sunrise | 37° | 54° | north-east | Twilight | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Oct 25, 06:00 | 42° | 56° | north-east | Daylight | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Oct 25, 07:00 | 52° | 59° | north-east | Daylight | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Oct 25, 08:00 | 62° | 58° | north-east | Daylight | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Oct 25, 09:00 | 72° | 50° | north-east | Daylight | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Oct 25, 10:00 | 79° | 20° | north-east | Daylight | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Oct 25, 11:00 | 78° | 327° | north-west | Daylight | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |
| Oct 25, 12:00 | 69° | 306° | north-west | Daylight | 13h 29m | +47° 11′ |